Conn 5G
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Conn 5G
I'm a college student, and I've played on a Conn 5G for ~6 out of the ~7 years I've been playing, and have been looking into getting a new one after trying a few. However, I can't seem to find measurement specifications about a Conn 5G specifically. I'm assuming that it is the same as a Bach 5G but with the Conn brand stamped on it instead, but I was wondering if anyone knew more about that?
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Re: Conn 5G
Conn, King, and CKB all made mouthpieces with Bach like numbers, but my experience with them (and I have one of each) is that they are a little bit bigger than their Bach equivalents. You may find the Bach 5G feels just a tad small. A Bach 4G may feel just a little bit big.
If I were you I'd try a Bach 4G, a Yamaha 52, a Schilke 51, and a Wick 4.5BL. None is a perfect match and as far as I know the Conn brand mouthpieces are no longer made. The rims on all these mouthpieces are all different and you may like one better than another (or maybe even none of them).
Good luck.
If I were you I'd try a Bach 4G, a Yamaha 52, a Schilke 51, and a Wick 4.5BL. None is a perfect match and as far as I know the Conn brand mouthpieces are no longer made. The rims on all these mouthpieces are all different and you may like one better than another (or maybe even none of them).
Good luck.
Bruce Guttman
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Re: Conn 5G
The DW 4BL is probably the one that fits the group Bruce listed above.
The 4.5BL has been obsolete for at least 30 years.
The 4.5BL has been obsolete for at least 30 years.
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Re: Conn 5G
Awesome! Thanks for the information!