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Hey all,
First time poster, long time reader!
So, I recently sold my Series III alto since I was hardly ever playing it and I needed the cash. As a backup I've had a Conn Mexican Shooting Star (1970) forever. I'm a funk and rock player so I've always used a Yani metal 8 on both my tenor and and alto. Anyhoo, I was booked for a few R&B gigs this month and need the alto for a couple songs. imagine my surprise when I opened the case and found my neck was gone (cue The Pretenders). Grr. I need to replace it quickly and barring a Shooting Star neck showing up on eBay this week (not likely), I'm prepared to buy something not original. The problem is I can't tell if it's a 24.5mm opening or 25mm. I've searched this entire forum and can only find measurements for Conn 18s. Anyone out there know? I'd appreciate it. Likewise, if you have a neck from that series horn you don't need, let me know.
Cheers! - jason
First time poster, long time reader!
So, I recently sold my Series III alto since I was hardly ever playing it and I needed the cash. As a backup I've had a Conn Mexican Shooting Star (1970) forever. I'm a funk and rock player so I've always used a Yani metal 8 on both my tenor and and alto. Anyhoo, I was booked for a few R&B gigs this month and need the alto for a couple songs. imagine my surprise when I opened the case and found my neck was gone (cue The Pretenders). Grr. I need to replace it quickly and barring a Shooting Star neck showing up on eBay this week (not likely), I'm prepared to buy something not original. The problem is I can't tell if it's a 24.5mm opening or 25mm. I've searched this entire forum and can only find measurements for Conn 18s. Anyone out there know? I'd appreciate it. Likewise, if you have a neck from that series horn you don't need, let me know.
Cheers! - jason