Articles (Brass related)

This page contains (links to) articles by others that I find interesting, and some of my own ramblings. These articles relate to brass instruments. For woodwinds see Articles, woodwind related. Feel free to suggest additions to this page, or to take issue with anything written here (see main page for e-mail, but please be polite).

Index of recognition guides
Improved Conn cornet and trumpet recognition guide
Conn cornet recognition guide
Conn trumpet recognition guide
Conn trombone recognition guide
Conn baritone and euphonium recognition guide
Conn bass recognition guide
Conn sousaphone recognition guide

Index of maintenance related articles
Cleaning your trumpet or cornet
"What you should know about this instrument": 1928 booklet
"How to Care For Your Instrument": Conn publication August 1942
"Proper Care of Your Conn Instrument": Original 1958 Conn brochure
To relacquer or leave original
Illustrated Anatomy of a Conn Valve, 1930s - 1940s, Part 1: Components
Illustrated Anatomy of a Conn Valve, 1930s - 1940s, Part 2: Vertical Alignment
Illustrated Anatomy of a Conn Valve, 1930s - 1940s, Part 3: Sticking Valves
Illustrated Anatomy of a Conn Valve, 1958 - 1970, Barrel type Top spring valves

Index of design related articles
Short cornets, long cornets, trumpets and other ramblings
The metals our instruments are made of
The color of sound
The Coprion Bell
DEPRECATED - The "Feel" of a Bore
The "Feel" of a Bore, Part 2
The "Feel" of a Bore, Part 3
Design trends in Conn trumpets
The Long Model Cornet: Fish Nor Fowl?
Conn Finishes
Comparative quality of Conn instruments
Comparative quality of Conn instruments, part 2
Some family trees
1900's - 1940's Conn cornet and trumpet bore size descriptions
Relacquered or Original Conn lacquer?
A theory on the 28A/38B Connstellation and early model 10A/10B Victor
A brief history of the cornet by Tom Turner
What does it sound like?
Conn Models by Year and Quality
A few words on engravings
1900's - 1940's Conn trombone bore size descriptions
Article by Robb Stewart about differences between Trumpets and Cornets (offsite-link).
Article by Robb Stewart on the history of the modern trumpet (offsite-link).
Article by Robb Stewart on early Conn trumpets in Bb (offsite-link).
Article by Robb Stewart about Alessandro Liberati's Conn New Wonder Cornet (offsite-link).
Article by Robb Stewart about the Conn and Dupont "Four in One" Cornet (offsite-link).
Article by Robb Stewart about the Conn and Dupont "Four in One" Cornet (offsite-link).

Index of mouthpiece related articles
The short and long of cornet mouthpieces
Conn Trumpet Mouthpiece Design
(Improved) Precision 4 mouthpiece comparison

Index of other articles
On the subject of mutes
Conn's jumping serial numbers
Prices of Conn instruments through the years
A few words on mouthpieces and trumpets
Instrument "Adaptations"
The post-Elkhart years
Buying or Selling Conn Instruments
Pitch Standards