Slide is smooth, famous Crysteel with extra long receivers to give better bearing in extended position. What Conn said in 1959: There are also instruments which feature inner slides of two different sizes. Nearly all trombones have a telescoping slide mechanism that varies the length of the instrument to change the pitch. The 'bore' of a trombone is the size of the tube where you put in the mouthpiece and it generally comes in three sizes: small bore, medium bore, and large bore. They also said that "this fine trombone has a specially designed modified large straight bore that's ideal for all types of playing". Bore Size. This model is very similar to the popular King 606. Is the 18h stamp on the slide or bell? by ConnBone18 Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:22 am, Post A small bore is one around .500 (12-13mm) whilst a large one will be closer to .547 (13.9mm) Conn Brass Yamaha Band Palmer Selmer King All Manufacturers. What Conn said in 1959: Student trombone that is first with full bore and "band sound" in brass. Brian D. Hinkley - Player, Teacher, Technician and Trombone Enthusiast. Originally designed and marketed to students, but today, when you play it, it's just a like a pro vintage Conn from the Elkhart era. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Outstanding Vintage Conn Director Coprion Trombone with Case, Mouthpiece & Lyre at the best online prices at eBay! I would like to add that references to bore numbers such as "#1" or "#1" can only be found on Conn Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items . Blue Book Categories. Online Tracking Opt Out. one instrument to the next due to production tolerances or wear. The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Trombone Conn with Hard Case at the best online prices at eBay! Conn Serial Number Trombone Download >>> https://tiurll.com/1yxbuu This trombone has similar dimensions to other popular large bore trombones: . Join UK Pro Trombonist Mike Innes, at Dawkes Music, as he explains some of the Conn 88H Trombone options and differences. Conn 88HO Symphony trombone features a .547" primary bore combined with a .562" bore open wrap F attachment that offers outstanding clarity and projection with an open feel. Trombones with larger bore sizes have a darker, heavier sound, but require more effort to play. I'm looking at this Conn 18H a guy in town is selling. Playability is an A. I now suspect the bore sizes are fractions of 64ths of an inch. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: In stock for immediate delivery. cornets in the 1910's. These instruments produce an overall bright sound, and are adept at playing delicate high notes. The smaller the bore, the less breath is required, resulting in an instrument that is easier to play and which boasts a subtle, mellow timbre. The main trombone mouthpiece size differences are the rim width, cup depth, throat, and back bore. Of the brand conn , a bore size qualified as large just as an instrument stipulated as trombone. Coprion bell for slightly darker, more centered tone. by Crazy4Tbone86 Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:09 pm, Post Original case included. Simple Returns, Secure Transactions, Human Support. By the logic of the table below it ought to be EUR I really like the way the 8h plays with a .525 slide, Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance, Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon, It is currently Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:27 pm. Conn Trombones of Elkhart, Indiana with fellow trombonists who share a passion for these instruments. It's one of the most adaptable trombones for intermediate players. 1991 4100000. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. This is a Conn Director Trombone in very good condition. Conn serial numbers got messed up in the move to Abilene, and the bell being marked "CG Conn, Ltd, USA" smacks of an Abilene horn. Takes small shank trombone mouthpiece. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. All listings filter applied; . An 18H Dorector is a .500 bore. by JohnL Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:57 am, Post Delivering music since 1876. Sounds like you may have a mismatched slide. Author: hartmacm Created Date: All original parts and lacquer. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player's vibrating lips (embouchure) cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate. I found the previous by BGuttman Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:33 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - phpBB 3.3 by MrGaby At Reverb, your safety and security is our priority. The slide is fast and free. The sound is controlled and brilliant, with many expert elements that allow younger players to have a precise, brilliant sound. Bore Size: .522. Brand: Bach. Re: Conn Director. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. Price $399 + $55 Shipping. Early in the XX Century, the numbers had some meaning: a 4H had a #4 (0.485 inch, I think) bore, a 24H was a 4H with a ballroom bell (set back slightly to facilitate mute changes), an 8H had a #8 bore (0.547 inch), etc. For a limited time, save in the Gibson European Demo ShopUp to 25% off select Gibson guitarsShop now. Originally designed and marketed to students, but today, when you play it, it's just a like a pro vintage Conn from the Elkhart era. The Conn-Selmer Prelude student tenor trombone has a durable finish and includes a case. Crafted with a 0.500" medium bore and an 8" bell. 1983. Nothing less in quality compared to the horns that Conn offered to the professional players over the years. Top. The C.G. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. And its size and shape can vary in a number of ways: Diameter - Small bore trombones have smaller diameters than large bore. Note: From 1974 to Present - The prefix number plus 50 will give you the date manufactured. I would recommend a new mouthpiece. FEATURES The C.G. Oops, looks like you forgot something. . 5 . $90.00 . book "Elkhart's Brass Roots". A Bach 25 (L bore) feels stuffy by comparison. Redmond, WA, United States. Conn 4H Small Bore Tenor Trombone in Low Pitch with Case, Mpc. There are listed several instruments with a 0.433" bore and having a #1 bore (this would agree Bell size is 7". The trombone was a bit of a problem for cavalries A trombone that would scare even a snake! Most guys will generally keep their starter horn and use it as a back up, or keep one at school, and their nicer horn at home so they don't have to transport it every day. These instruments are loud and have a timbre well-suited to harmonizing when playing in an ensemble. According to c.1950 catalog documentation, the Contempora tenor trombone was first created with an 8" bell. Conn Director Trombone, USA, Brass, Good Condition, with case & mouthpiece. Keep in mind that when measuring instruments you are bound to come across some variation from Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player's vibrating lips (embouchure) cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate. Cell Phone & Mobile Devices Computers Musical Instruments Audio Equipment Guns Video & TV Vintage Pro Sound Camera Equipment Copiers Power Tool Video Games Car Stereo. These king small bore straight trombones have set the standard in jazz performance for generations. 1980-1986 numbers are inexact, and may relate only to student level trumpets/cornets. $250.00 + $59.10 shipping. The Mighty Quinn Brass & Winds. Extra rotor slide length allow flat E tuning when needed. Used - Good. TROMBONE MOUTHPIECE COMPARISON CHART Cup diameters are for comparison purposes only. A larger bore requires more breath and produces a rich, flamboyant timbre and a higher volume. The bore of the trombone has a big effect on the sound of the instrument, and is measured by the diameter of the slide tubing. Conn 50H Medium Bore Tenor with F made around 1970, SN N19049. eBay. Is in excellent playing condition and sounds fantastic. Conn. The Conn 88H is a mid-level professional instrument designed for intermediate players. Price: 40 . The smaller the bore, the less breath is required, resulting in an instrument that is easier to play and which boasts a subtle, mellow timbre. 1980. The crook has maybe the worst one, which, again, is not bad at all. $279. ARUNDEL. . Two instruments, both tenor, but quite different! The lower slide is slightly larger than the upper slide. I don't think Conn ever made any 0.525" bore trombones. one to be mistaken, and I think I am closer to the truth. correspond more closely to #1. Has same specs 8" yellow brass bell, .500 bore brass hand slide. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. View By Type. Bell Diameter in inches: 8.5" Yellow Brass. . 1981. They can be be made of yellow brass, gold brass, red brass, or sterling silver. This beautiful brass trombone doesn't fall flat - a great fit for beginners of all ages and an excellent go-to instrument for music instructors. The bores sizes for these two instruments are listed as 0.445" and 0.447", which would See details. As well as covering the main bell a. SOOOOO smooth, after a little massaging, cleaning and ultra light lubing, the horn is dark and warm at lower volumes, slide is effortless, yet has pretty nice projection and snarl when you give it some air, Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance, https://cderksen.home.xs4all.nl/Conn18H1958image.html, https://cderksen.home.xs4all.nl/ConnBoreSizes.html, Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon, It is currently Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:27 pm. second slide at several points ("around the clock", so to speak). Features include a .525"-.547" dual bore handslide, closed wrap rotor valve section, 8.5" bell flare. The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Both were student model instruments. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This is a Conn Director Trombone in very good condition. Reliable~. Crysteel slides, professional bore, proper playing balance, Lustre-Conn finish. While Conn markets the 52HL as a "step-up" instrument, this horn has many features often found on professional trombones. Takes small shank trombone mouthpiece. Conn 14H Director Date: 1965. The trombone comes with the case included. Later on, I think they just pulled numbers out of a hat. Has original case, mouthpiece included. It would be a great trigger horn for anyone looking to play medium for today. 154954-170073 or HA23431. Has 8.5" yellow brass bell with .522 bore brass slide. There are instruments which feature inner slides of two different sizes. Set Includes: Case. Buying format. How to use 'contrabass' in a sentence? by Matt K Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:00 pm, Post JohnL Posts: 1278 Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2018 3:01 pm. These instruments are comparatively new and fall somewhere in between the large and small bore instruments. They are well-suited for the first chair in an orchestra, or for wind music that requires a fuller sound. (Small difference, I know.) Mine also has the serial # on the slide which dates it to 1955-56,Bell and Engraving looks more modern,1980's maybe ? Many modern trombone models also utilize a valve attachment as a means to lower the pitch of the instrument. The shape of the tapered surface, or rate of flare, determines the characteristic sound of the trombone. . Big tone plus smooth response. A striaght tenor trombone can have bore size anywhere from .468" to .509" A closed wrap trigger trombone typically has a bore size of .525" and an open wrap trigger trombone usually has a bore . Slide For an orchestral instrument, its usually 0.547, but jazz models can be 0.450 or 0.500. The Conn 88H has been one of the most prevalent, go-to large bore tenors in the past 50 years; yet somehow, in our last year of videos on the Trombone Shop c. 1990 4000000. Has 8.5" yellow brass bell with .522 bore brass slide. CALL BEFORE ORDERING. Conn 14H Tenor Trombone with 44H Vocabell Used/Parts $345.00. Copyright 2023 Conn-Selmer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Conn 36K Tuba small parts valves slides buttons stems caps braces spacers piston (#195587740732) . Played trombone in a North Texas Lab Band but was primarily a trumpet player. by Posaunus Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:08 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - phpBB 3.3 by MrGaby with extra long receivers to give better bearing in extended position. A larger bore requires more breath and produces a rich, flamboyant timbre and a higher volume. At one time in the 1950s the 6H was used by the whole of the Stan Kenton trombone section. average wall thickness from the outside diameter. 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