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Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture
Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 6:26 pm
by ttf_TromboneTube
Hi, I need help identifying this 88H. I have owned numerous Conn 88H's but I can't find the year of manufacture for this one.
The serial is on the Trigger Brace and is 5 (with a space) 765234 There is also two serials on the slide. J 0677
Your help finding the age of this horn is appreciated. The bell appears to have much more "red" "copper" than any 88H I have owned...
Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture
Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 8:30 pm
by ttf_jackbird
The year usually comes from adding 50 to the first two numbers of the serial, for this era horn. From the engraving, stamping placement, valve lever and cover, this is a Gen II. 2007 sounds about right. If orange lacquer was used, it might be earlier, but then the engraving might be Abilene style. Orange lacquer was I think 80s or 90s.
Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture
Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 9:44 pm
by ttf_greenbean
A Gen II horn from the 2000's.
Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 2:46 am
by ttf_TBigdaddy
Prefix "5" means that horn is from 2000 or a little later. My 88HCL from about 2007-2008 hasn't this prefix, so I think that Conn has stopped use it earlier.
Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:28 am
by ttf_daveyboy37
The "serial numbers" on the slide are production numbers so they can match the two parts of the slide to eachother when they get separated. Many makers us a similar system so that all the parts of a horn can be kept together.
Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:28 am
by ttf_daveyboy37
The "serial numbers" on the slide are production numbers so they can match the two parts of the slide to eachother when they get separated. Many makers us a similar system so that all the parts of a horn can be kept together.
