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Conn Grand Orchestral 6/4 BBb
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:38 pm
by MartyNeilan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0569059986
If the pitch was good and the valve compression good, this could be quite the deal.
Re: Conn Grand Orchestral 6/4 BBb
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 2:24 pm
by Michael Bush
It's been relisted, at a slightly lower price. I'm thinkin' about it. If only it were closer so I could have a look.
Re: Conn Grand Orchestral 6/4 BBb
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:42 pm
by TexTuba
the elephant wrote:There is one of these in a secret, hidden band storage room somewhere in North Mississippi. It is in better shape as it has been closeted for decades. It plays
very well. It may have my name on it someday, so do not bother asking where that band room is located, heh, heh, heh...
Very well....where is the school located?
Re: Conn Grand Orchestral 6/4 BBb
Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 9:40 pm
by Michael Bush
Rick Denney says on his site these are "notoriously difficult to play in tune."
Can anybody elaborate on that?
(I know, there's no substitute for playing it. But it's 900 miles away. I'd just like to get an idea what might be involved in the intonation issue.)