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Conn Cork Barrel Springs
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 6:45 am
by wayne88ny
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.
Re: Conn Cork Barrel Springs
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:25 am
by WGWTR180
Are you New York? If so guessing you've tried Josh.
Re: Conn Cork Barrel Springs
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:50 am
by elmsandr
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
Re: Conn Cork Barrel Springs
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:57 am
by rudytbone
I think Hickey's has them.
Re: Conn Cork Barrel Springs
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:14 pm
by rudytbone
Re: Conn Cork Barrel Springs
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 1:15 pm
by brassmedic
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.
Re: Conn Cork Barrel Springs
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 2:55 pm
by hyperbolica
I have a set kicking around if you want them.