1927 Conn 76H TIS value

[fsgazda]

I just had a 1927 Conn 76H TIS donated to the school. It's in very good shape. No stocking wear. I thought that it had been refinished, but the engraving shows no sign of buffing. 8 Inch bell. I don't have calipers to measure the bore, but it has a small shank receiver.

Unfortunately, this horn isn't really needed for the students. What I would like to do is maybe trade it for a modern .547 with an F attachment for student use.

Any thoughts on what the approximate value is? The bell has an area with quite a few small dents, and there was duct tape wrapped in 4 spots, but I peeled 2 off and it does not appear to be covering anything up.

[BGuttman]

I don't think Conn made a 76H model back then. It looks like a 38H (.485" bore), 40H (.500" bore), or a 42H (.522" bore). They go for anywhere from $100 to $400 or so. Bet somebody would love to have it. I loved to use my 40H to play in a Senior Dance big band.

Have you tried to play it?

[Tatertotplaystrombone]

Seems like a cool really cool horn. Let me know when you need too let it go cause I'd be interested for sure.

[fsgazda]

I don't think Conn made a 76H model back then. It looks like a 38H (.485" bore), 40H (.500" bore), or a 42H (.522" bore). They go for anywhere from $100 to $400 or so. Bet somebody would love to have it. I loved to use my 40H to play in a Senior Dance big band.

Have you tried to play it?

It has 76H stamped above the serial number. Conn loyalist says they made them from 1926-1930.

I haven't played it yet.

[BGuttman]

I stand corrected.

Conn Loyalist indicates the thing is dual bore 0.522" / 0.547". An earlier model was 0.547" bore.

Looks like this might be for symphony use on higher parts. May be a candidate to get an attachment put in if you needed to use it that way. Couple it with a small shank Remington mouthpiece and it might be a player.

[Macbone1]

This could be a gorgeous player as is, once professionally cleaned and serviced. Dual bores rarely disappoint. I wouldn't alter a thing.

[funkhoss]

I once owned a 1920's 76H--dual bore .522"-.547" slide, TIS. Mine had an 8.5" bell. It was satin silver with gold wash inside the bell, and was in beautiful condition. It played very, very well.

I sold it for $1750 including shipping in 2016.

There are vintage Conn afficionados out there. You just have to be patient and find the right buyer!

[fsgazda]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.