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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
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Re: Neck & bits advice - 1960's 36k
Yes... modern parts are actually King.
You need to order 20 or 22K neck and bits specifically.
You need to order 20 or 22K neck and bits specifically.
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Re: More advice - 1960's 36k
Malcolm, if you want I can post you my 20k neck, bits and screw to try ...
Yamahas YFB621, YBB621 & YEB 631
Conn 20K, Bubbie, Tornister & Amati Bb helicon
Perinet ophicleide, Kaiser serpent, YEP 321 Euphonium, King 3B bone, YBL612II bass bone, Meinl flugabone
Double bass, bass guitar, bass sax
Conn 20K, Bubbie, Tornister & Amati Bb helicon
Perinet ophicleide, Kaiser serpent, YEP 321 Euphonium, King 3B bone, YBL612II bass bone, Meinl flugabone
Double bass, bass guitar, bass sax
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Re: More advice - 1960's 36k
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 =)
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 =)
Peach