Conn Cork Barrel Springs

wayne88ny · Post by **wayne88ny** » Fri Feb 20, 2026 6:45 am

Does anyone know where I can the springs that go into the cork barrels (AKA slide bumper springs) for the 1st generation Conn 88H? The Blessing B 88 springs would also work.

WGWTR180 · Post by **WGWTR180** » Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:25 am

Are you New York? If so guessing you've tried Josh.

elmsandr · Post by **elmsandr** » Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:50 am

Can also make some out of some euphonium or baritone piston springs. Cut one in half and use one on each slide tube. Poke the single wound end into the felts/cork. Have to get it in square enough to be in a reasonable position and deep enough to stay there, obviously.

Cheers,
Andy

rudytbone · Post by **rudytbone** » Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:57 am

I think Hickey's has them.

rudytbone · Post by **rudytbone** » Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:14 pm

https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku075630.php

brassmedic · Post by **brassmedic** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 1:15 pm

Yes, you can cut a regular euph bottom spring in half. Then you can bend the cut end slightly outward (not inward!), which is what holds it in place in the cork barrel.

hyperbolica · Post by **hyperbolica** » Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:55 pm

I have a set kicking around if you want them.

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