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More advice - 1960's 36k

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:56 am
by Peach
* UPDATE *
So I have the 36k now (thanks Keith Sanders, who put up with a bunch to get this sorted) and have neck & bits on the way any day I hope so I can play the thing (thanks Kevin Stiles).

What I now need is the grub screw to secure the neck in place and a couple of bell screws. If any folk know what size these items are offhand I'd be grateful as I'm sure I could make wing type grub screws from allen key bolts or similar...?

Thanks as ever!
Malcolm
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Dear all,

I've read about this and am unclear what neck and bits to buy for a 1960's vintage Conn 36k Sousa.
Clearly one option is to find old parts (if anyone has any do let me know...), but if I'm buying new, do I buy 20k parts??
(I read that the modern 36k parts are King, right?)...

http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalo ... s_id=23503" target="_blank" target="_blank
If I need to buy new, is this the cheapest option??

Thanks for any help.
MP

Re: Neck & bits advice - 1960's 36k

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:37 am
by Dan Schultz
Yes... modern parts are actually King.

You need to order 20 or 22K neck and bits specifically.

Re: More advice - 1960's 36k

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:33 pm
by Peach
Edit. Update. Bump

Re: More advice - 1960's 36k

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:36 pm
by PaulTkachenko
Malcolm, if you want I can post you my 20k neck, bits and screw to try ...

Re: More advice - 1960's 36k

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:02 pm
by Peach
Hey Paul.

Thanks for the offer but I think I'm sorted now.
I have neck & bits on the way and apparently most any Conn/Selmer SAX neck screw should fit.
Since the bell is fibre I can cope without 3 screws for the time being.
3 non-Conn screws are $12 or so on EBay so should be alright!

Thanks again - looking forward to playing the thing =)