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I just recently purchased a 1961 Conn 10M from a member on SOTW. I had the horn shipped directly to my tech in Wisconsin, and will be picking up the horn (after some minor work) on Saturday. I called to ask for first impressions, and overall, mechanically she was fairly sound, just needing some adjustment and a couple new pads. Most of the small conn adjustment screws were missing, however, making the action a bit off.
The main issue with the horn is the neck. Neither my tech or I have played the horn yet, so it may not be an issue at all, but my tech described the neck as "a bit bumpy" and possibly the victim of some pulldown or other damage. Quite possibly, this might not be an issue and the horn will sound great. Equally as possible, it may be a major issue. So, what are my options?
Even after a $100 or so of repair work, I can still get my money out of the horn, so I plan on replacing mechanically what needs to be done.
What would a replacement neck cost? Will only a neck off of a 10M work? Am I better off with an original or new neck? (ie. gloger or something). Must be double-socket. Would a Pan-American neck work?
The main issue with the horn is the neck. Neither my tech or I have played the horn yet, so it may not be an issue at all, but my tech described the neck as "a bit bumpy" and possibly the victim of some pulldown or other damage. Quite possibly, this might not be an issue and the horn will sound great. Equally as possible, it may be a major issue. So, what are my options?
Even after a $100 or so of repair work, I can still get my money out of the horn, so I plan on replacing mechanically what needs to be done.
What would a replacement neck cost? Will only a neck off of a 10M work? Am I better off with an original or new neck? (ie. gloger or something). Must be double-socket. Would a Pan-American neck work?