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1972 Conn 88H Professional Large Bore Tenor Trombone with F Attachment
Estimated price for orientation: 805 $
Category: Trombones
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Conn 88H Professional Tenor TromboneTraditional F Attachment8 1/2 Inch Rose Brass Bell.547 Large BoreNo DentsNice EngravingSerial Number R 323XX- 1972Lets get the bias out in the open. I am a Conn guy. I grew up on an 88H and still treasure it. I have been playing custom trombones as my main horns for a while now but they are all variations on what Conn established. When I get my hands on a Conn trombone, it is like old home week.This one dates to 1972 but I think it would be a good bet that it has parts that were made in the Elkhart factory and assembled in Abilene after conn Moved there about 1971. The engraving on the bell is Elkhart Style and the numbering for the serial number is Elkhart style. Quite honestly, the trombone plays as nicely as an Elkhart. I know a little bit about one of its previous owners. He had the lacquer stripped off the bell flare and one of the solders removed that secured the F attachment tubing to the bell. Now the only contact to to the bell flare is the main brace. This was all done in an effort to get more vibrancy and to reduce the damping of the vibrations. I am guessing the horn played pretty darn well before these modifications, but I can vouch for the fact it plays very well now. You can feel the vibrations- I call it sizzle- in your left hand and can certainly hear and feel the overtones and resonance. It pops the pedals, will melt a ballad and soar into the upper register. It can cut through a big group but also blend nicely in a section. Conn uses brass with quite a bit of copper and makes it pretty thin- This gives a warm rich sound that you can manipulate a bit more than with yellow, heavier bells. It works in pretty much all venues, from jazz to classical.There are no dents although I was told some dentwork had been professionally done by the technician I use- before I got it. It is a clean and straight horn. The lacquer on the bell has been removed and to keep it this nice you will need to clean with Brass every few months. - Or let it darken to kind of a cool patina. Rest of horn still ahs good lacquer finish.There is a bit of plating wear on the inner slide tube stockings totaling about half the size of a dime, but does not affect the slide action - It is fast smooth and free- I am using Slide O Mix but it was good even without lube. Valve functions quickly and tuning slides move easily.Comes with Original case in good shape and a Bach 6 1/2A mouthpiece also in good shape.With pro trombones selling new for more than $2500 even through the discount houses, this should be a good chance to get a really nice horn for a good value price.I will ship to the lower 48 states well packed for $55 and elsewhere for actual cost by US Postal service. Europe and Japan should expect to pay about $100 for shipping.No Reserve or Buy it Now on this one- Auction process will set the price and High Bidder wins it!!This will make someone's Christmas a lifetime memory!!!
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Conn 88H Professional Tenor TromboneTraditional F Attachment8 1/2 Inch Rose Brass Bell.547 Large BoreNo DentsNice EngravingSerial Number R 323XX- 1972Lets get the bias out in the open. I am a Conn guy. I grew up on an 88H and still treasure it. I have been playing custom trombones as my main horns for a while now but they are all variations on what Conn established. When I get my hands on a Conn trombone, it is like old home week.This one dates to 1972 but I think it would be a good bet that it has parts that were made in the Elkhart factory and assembled in Abilene after conn Moved there about 1971. The engraving on the bell is Elkhart Style and the numbering for the serial number is Elkhart style. Quite honestly, the trombone plays as nicely as an Elkhart. I know a little bit about one of its previous owners. He had the lacquer stripped off the bell flare and one of the solders removed that secured the F attachment tubing to the bell. Now the only contact to to the bell flare is the main brace. This was all done in an effort to get more vibrancy and to reduce the damping of the vibrations. I am guessing the horn played pretty darn well before these modifications, but I can vouch for the fact it plays very well now. You can feel the vibrations- I call it sizzle- in your left hand and can certainly hear and feel the overtones and resonance. It pops the pedals, will melt a ballad and soar into the upper register. It can cut through a big group but also blend nicely in a section. Conn uses brass with quite a bit of copper and makes it pretty thin- This gives a warm rich sound that you can manipulate a bit more than with yellow, heavier bells. It works in pretty much all venues, from jazz to classical.There are no dents although I was told some dentwork had been professionally done by the technician I use- before I got it. It is a clean and straight horn. The lacquer on the bell has been removed and to keep it this nice you will need to clean with Brass every few months. - Or let it darken to kind of a cool patina. Rest of horn still ahs good lacquer finish.There is a bit of plating wear on the inner slide tube stockings totaling about half the size of a dime, but does not affect the slide action - It is fast smooth and free- I am using Slide O Mix but it was good even without lube. Valve functions quickly and tuning slides move easily.Comes with Original case in good shape and a Bach 6 1/2A mouthpiece also in good shape.With pro trombones selling new for more than $2500 even through the discount houses, this should be a good chance to get a really nice horn for a good value price.
I will ship to the lower 48 states well packed for $55 and elsewhere for actual cost by US Postal service. Europe and Japan should expect to pay about $100 for shipping.No Reserve or Buy it Now on this one- Auction process will set the price and High Bidder wins it!!This will make someone's Christmas a lifetime memory!!!