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Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:48 pm
by Tubamax7
Need help with the serial number on my 14K. Conn Loyalist tells me Conn stopped manufacturing the 14K in 1971, but also tells me the first 3 of my SN, GC7, is March of 1977. Anyone have any guidance?
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 6:58 pm
by iiipopes
Please post a couple of pix so we can help you with this conundrum.
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:10 pm
by Tubamax7
Just of my horn or the SN?
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:22 pm
by iiipopes
Both.
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:39 pm
by Tubamax7
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:41 pm
by Tubamax7
Its raw brass which definitely isn't original. And I have several little bits of "character" a previous owner etched it. Actual found a new one as I took those pictures.
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:53 pm
by toobagrowl
Well, it does looks like your 14K was made in March, 1977:
http://www.horn-u-copia.net/serial/Connlist.html
According to the same site, my "Ladyface" 14K (SN# 534XXX) was made sometime between 1955-56.
In good working condition, they are great players
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:58 pm
by Tubamax7
Glad I'm not the only one confused. If it is Frankened with a 36K they did a great job because it plays awesome.
Re: Conn 14K SN# Question
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:35 pm
by iiipopes
Yep. Looks like an old bugle with a newer valve set to me.