[Hornlist] c.g.conn signature

Hi listers, I've been looking at other peoples Eastlake Conn 8Ds lately, and i couldn't help but notice that a few had a small C.G.Conn signature engraved on the bell up near the pinky hook. What does this mean? Does it mean there is something special about the horn, or is it just a little somet

[Hornlist] Black residue

Hi listers, I have a 2006 eastlake conn 8DS. Since day one, every time I pull a slide out of my horn, theres always some kind of black residue on the slides. I've given my horn multiple baths and have snaked it frequently, and i always snake out the slide tubes and clean the slides befor applyin

[Hornlist] elkhart 8D

ok. I made the mistake of buying an eastlake 8DS (screw bell). I'm now just realizing that i should have gotten an elkart 8D or maybe even a 28D. I know that this sounds really dumb thats because it probably is... but is there anyone out there willing to trade their elkhart (2)8D for an

[Hornlist] Mouthpiece problem

Dear list,    It seems that i've just run into a problem. I recently got a new Conn 8DS (screw bell). Im in highschool and ive wanted it for a while, so i was very happy. I also got a new Denis Wick 4N (largest cup, narrow rim). I used to play on a Laskey 70G and i felt like i was playing a trum