Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: springs for conn 25i

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2021
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Posts
    178

    springs for conn 25i

    I have the Conn 25i Euphonium that I had restored (as much as possible). When I bought it, I did not pay attention to the valve springs. I noticed on my Besson that it took some effort to depress the valves, so I got Medium Meade springs and it was easier. The Conn also takes an effort compared to the Besson. I just do not know what types of springs might fit the Conn. Does anyone have a Conn 24i/25i and had this situation? Just need to know what springs I might get (or just do more finger exercises)!

  2. #2
    I only know generally that you would want a fairly light spring to match the originals. I don't think Conn changed springs for their Artist models vs. their Director models, and the latter were intended for young, small hands. If I recall, the spring's turn density would look similar to the Mead springs (number of loops). A brass repair shop might have several, or the online shops might (like Allied, if they still do such things).
    Dave Werden (ASCAP)
    Euphonium Soloist, U.S. Coast Guard Band, retired
    Adams Artist (Adams E3)
    Alliance Mouthpiece (DC3)
    YouTube: dwerden
    Facebook: davewerden
    Twitter: davewerden
    Instagram: davewerdeneuphonium

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2021
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Posts
    178
    Thank You

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •