Not sure why Conn changed the slide design, but this is one of those. MSRP $1,069.99 CAD $799.99 ON SALE! Made in the late 1970s, there are only a handful of these top tier jazz trombones in existence. Valves can be set up Bb/F/Gb/D or Bb/F/G/Eb. It makes an absolutely beautiful sound. $3000 without case. Valve and slide function well. SOLD, Vintage 1978 model Paxman 40L descant, gold brass body with fixed bell. $2500, Here is a beautiful pre letter vintage Conn 8H, circa 1955. Press fit leadpipe, case included. It's the pro select model from Steve Shires in Massachusetts. We've added a threaded leadpipe receiver as well. It has a brushed lacquer finish. It has been used for many years and shows that is has but overall is in very good condition with a lot of life left. This seller has not set a shipping cost for Korea. $2000 without case SOLD, Here's a really nice vintage LA Olds Recording trombone, red brass bell, nickel slide and trim. sold, Bach 42 straight large tenor trombone, serial number 40,xxx series. This particular kruspe is especially rare, as it is a large bore. Body features rolled tone holes, brushed silver plating and gold-plated bell. $1650 SOLD. $1500 with case. The instrument also comes with the original Mt Vernon case. It is a spectacle and will surely yield gasps when played in public. This one has a lightweight nickel slide and is in good condition with some cosmetic scratches and a few other blems. The bell is stamped USN, which means it was originally a US Navy instrument. REDUCED $7900, Stunning vintage Holton bass trombone, made around 1962. The slide is a .525" medium bore. It is extremely well made, easy to play and great sounding. It's a good playing sackbut, not quite as solid as the top tier Meinl, Egger or Leuchter but very good. It's cool looking and not sure if it helps but I can say the horn does play well. It is in good condition, showing some minor tiny dings in the bell from mutes and some light wear on contact points on the slide. Adored by symphony trombonists trying to pretend to be jazzers and "poo-pooed" by jazzers playing tiny pea shooters, the Conn 32H is not for everyone but should you decide to give it a try, be prepared to be amazed by the velvety yet brilliant tone of this rare trombone. Very rare to find one of these with a red brass bell if that's what it is, which was a special order at the time. This one is a serial number 227,xxx and was made in the late 1940s. It has no dings. $12500 SOLD. This trombone was made in the mid 1990s and is in pretty much newish condition. This is a late 1960s Holton TR185 single valve bass trombone, it has a 9.5" red brass bell, nickel slide with yellow crook. Has some unique features, a 1 piece hand engraved yellow brass bell, Earl Williams .485" slide (similar to a model 4) with the curved grip, and a unique S counterweight with oval ferrules. Has a full length slide to accommodate either tuning setup. The 12H was a very popular trombone with the solid copper seamless bell. SOLD, I'm not sure how many of these were made, but pretty certain it was only one or two. Literally stunning condition with the original documentation and alligator slim case and original M21 mouthpiece. This one is in very nice shape and silver-plated. $225, Beautiful Burbank Earl Williams model 8 trombone. The model 6i variation is the original variation that Vincent Bach developed, coming up with i-vii variations for the model 6. This particular 5B has a nice thin responsive bell and it one of the best playing examples of this model I have come across. This is an N series serial number, which dates the horn to 1970. Very nice conversion done on this one to give you the option to play it valved or straight. Slide action is good with no conn wear on the tubes, original Remington leadpipe is soldered in. This instrument is rumored to be a copy of a fine playing Laetzsch alto trombone. SOLD. Play it loud and it really barks and comes to life. Beautiful vintage bass trombone from Elkhart Conn era. The bell is beautiful, a one piece brazed yellow brass flare. Similar to the other open port valves like the Trubore and Lindberg, this one is set up a bit more traditionally. The slide is great, it was recently serviced by the slide doctor and is extra smooth. Has a classic vintage sound not surprisingly it reminds me of the excellent playing Olds trombones from the 30s. Quite a nice playing bass with a solid focused sound, typical bach response and some nice slotting partials. It has a short bell section with a longer handslide. $3600 with case. SOLD, This is a custom Elkhart 88H with original Ed Thayer valve installed. Both valves have their own distinct playing characteristics. $950 with case. Plays just fantastic. It uses much of the same designs and tapers of the 70H but features bell tuning instead of in slide tuning. Yellow brass slides sit in between nickel silver and bronze in terms of their tonal characteristics and feel. Comes with the original Edwards hard wood case. The Conn 32H was Jake Burkle's (lead trombone designer at Conn) masterpiece. The Greenhoe valves are fabulous blowing and gives a great pop to the Conn, enhancing the qualities that make 62Hs so special. For many years it was the orchestra standard bass trombone, all the old time classic bass bone players used a TR180. This is a really fabulous playing instrument and has a pedigree to one of the major US orchestras. An after market open wrap D slide can be provided upon request. They really cut and work great in situations when you need to pump out some volume. It has some worn lacquer around the contact points. This particular Conn is a vintage model, currently owned by Alan Kaplan. This is the 35H alto trombone prototype, built originally for the famous player/teacher Keith Brown. The HB stands for "Harmonic Bridge" which is the patented design brace developed with Joe Alessi that allows for the player to tune their instrument using a variety of pillars to shift weight and resonance. Here is a really nice and clean Bach LT16M, same model that Bill Watrous plays. This would be perfect for a professional player looking for a killer playing orchestral tenor on a budget. This is Bach's version of the King 3B. Sold without case. Interesting story about this particular 35H. Included is a Cronkhite black cordura gig bag. $2000 with Bach case sold, Ed Kruspe instruments are from arguably the most famous German brass maker. SOLD, Rath R4F with 750Y yellow bell, Hagmann valve, nickel slide. $1100, Very nice professional BBb tuba made by Cerveny in the Czech Republic. It is a really great rotary C for players on a budget. This is a big sounding bass trombone with a classic old school orchestral tone. Comes with a Cronkhite black cordura gig bag. Craftsmanship is top tier, everything is totally custom made specifically for this trombone. Totally one of a kind Eb alto trombone made by Larry Minick. REDUCED $950 with Conn vinyl gig bag. It is in excellent condition with nearly perfect inner tubes. $1650 without case. He reports the valves are tight with excellent compression for an instrument of this vintage. It is an old style tenor trombone: small bore, narrow slide, friction fit and no slide lock. It's a great playing model 239 bell, large bore, in silver plated finish. This is their famous "Drewelwecz" model, the small bore, that most pro sackbuttist who play this brand use. $2200 with case and Eb slide, Excellent 4 valve recording model Euphonium, made by Conn in Elkhart. It's been a while since I've seen an original 3B Silversonic in this kind of original condition. This horn is interesting, it's in really good vintage shape and the inner tubes are free of wear (important because Supers have the fluted octagonal inner slide tubes). This is a really fantastic playing vintage Bach bass trombone. Slide action is good and the horn blows well. EUR The model 9 has a medium bore (.525") and a large bell flare. This particular instrument was built for Ken Thompkins of the Detroit Symphony and was modified for him by Bob Malone (head of R&D for Yamaha Brass and trumpet guru). REDUCED $2100 without case. In excellent condition, sold without case. Very good orchestral trombone and open blowing valve $1875 with BAM case. Long the industry standard for the west coast and many professional orchestras around the world. Comes with a period Bach case. This trombone is a perfect "Swiss Army Knife Trombone" as it is suited to playing in almost any genre, including classical and jazz settings, and could even be great for a principal trombonist in an orchestral setting that desires a straight Bb trombone. Comes with original case. ON TRIAL, This is a custom made slide made at the Conn factory. The PT6 is one of the most successful and popular orchestral CC tubas in the world. I tend to think trombonists that gravitate towards a big warm bass trombone sound would feel very comfortable on this one. It has been modified, probably by George Streucel or Larry Minick, to be inline valve setup. The bell is raw brass, I stripped it myself when I started college at USC, as all the cool kids had raw brass bells. $1500 sold, A used Bach model 72 ML Bb trumpet, in very good condition with some worn silver on the valve casing. Don't let the .485" bore fool you, this this puts out volume! The Thein brothers got it right on this one. Overall in good condition with some minor corrosion spots on the bottom of the outer slide tube, won't be an issue for many years. Professional compensating 3+1 large bore euphonium made by Kanstul in Anaheim, California. This giant trumpet is in Eb, similar range to an Eb tuba. It hasn't been played much at all. Good sound and will serve a trombonist well looking for a quality .525" that won't break the bank. This particular instrument has been well used over the years, but it plays freakin' fantastic! The slide action is passable but not great and would probably need new inners to be used as a daily driver. SOLD. I will have the slide chem cleaned and aligned prior to sale. This one is in very nice condition and has a nice sound. $1050 with gig bag. I don't feel like these horns project as much as a Bach 42 or Conn 88H, but it is still a top notch large bore tenor trombone ideal for a player looking for a big warm sound.The valve action is great and the valve section has a good blow to it. $1000 SOLD, The original "R" Trombone, this is a rare Reynolds Argenta, made from all nickel and featuring a .515" bore slide with 8.5" bell. Overall in very nice condition with normal lacquer wear. Sale Pending. $4500 with case. The bell however is identical to the finest Strad models. These are rare instruments and highly desirable. It is an early Mt Vernon, being built shortly after the move from the Bronx factory. $1650 SOLD, The Bach 42 straight trombone, a much loved workhorse of the principal orchestral trombonist. It is much smaller than the earlier Conn contras, has a tighter bell flare and smaller slide bore (.547/.547/.562/.562" dual bore). Some minor lacquer wear and scratches. This bass is in excellent condition and is quite an excellent playing instrument. These 5Bs are often overlooked and underrated they are really nice playing instruments. This is one of the nicest slide trumpets/soprano trombones you can get. Valve triggers are still original (these were designed to be used one at a time despite being an inline setup). SOLD, The rarest of the rare the holy grail of bass trombones the Bach Mt Vernon model 50B with gold brass bell. Price is $3500 for the whole setup. Overall, this is in very good condition and has a beautiful warm sound. $2800 with a gig bag. The outer slide tubes are "bronze" and with thicker stock and oversleeves. This trombone is in like new factory fresh condition. It is a model Troja (not to be confused with the academic troja student model) it was designed with the trombonists from Mnozil brass and is the same as their Aurora line but with bell tuning instead of tuning in the slide. Custom split triggers by Brad Close. $2800 SOLD, Conn 62H bass trombone with dependent valves in Bb/F/D, circa 1972. It's dark, crusty, and has the perfect vintage wear on it to be super cool. $1850 with case. RECENTLY RELACQUERED (Pics are prior to work), One of the nicest Olds Recording trombones I've seen in original condition. $1300 without case, Top of the line Wllson F Tuba, 5/4 slze, very similar to the Yamaha Jim Self model. A flashy trombone that gets a lot of attention. Comes with a case. $1200, The big boy, Bach 50BL is the beast of Bach bass trombones. $2750 with case. Circa 1990s. This one has inline extra large bore rotary valves with German tuning in F/D or Eb/BBb Slide with remote water key. 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