Conn 44H

[finnian4258]

Hello all! I recently have been presented with the chance to buy a silver Conn 44H. I have always wanted a vintage small bore, as the smallest horn I own is an Olds V-20 dual bore (.495-.510). How does this horn stack up against the V-20 and other staples (King 2B specifically)? It is in ok working condition and visually clean. The owner has sent me a play test of it, but the water cork is gone so it’s very airy. Any advice and information would be very helpful! Thank you.

[hyperbolica]

44h is the quirkiest old Conn. The bell is very thick and has no rolled rim. There are a lot of people who claim to love this model. If I were to pick an old small bore, I'd get a 24h or a NY Bach 6. These are really great horns, I think the 44h is a gamble. If it's priced in a way that you can afford to buy a horn you might not like to play, then that's one thing. I think the 24h and NY 6 scratch the vintage small bore itch and are more reliable players.

[finnian4258]

It is very reasonably priced and I’m pretty sure I can talk them into letting me return it if I do not like it.