Elkhart Conn 8H/88H tuning slide

Vintage Elkhart Conn 88H tuning slide, good condition $150

Shires straight neckpipe

Shires straight neckpipe, red brass, with Conn 8H/88H connector. In excellent condition, one tiny ping. $275

Elkhart Conn 88H slide

Here is a nice Elkhart 88H slide in good used condition. It you have a bell section that needs a slide, or want a backup, here's your chance. Slide has been cleaned and action is decent. $375

Vintage Earl Strickler Jazz Trombone

One of the most rare trombones around, the Earl Strickler trombones were popular in the 1930s. Strickler was an assistant to the famous maker, Earl Williams, and he produced a small amount of trombones under his name... using some of the same designs as Williams. You'll notice a Strickler horn has a pronounced bell flare which gives the horn a tight and bright sound. The slide is a small bore, .485" and has a nice even balanced blow. It's perfect for the old timey ballads and swing bands... just like you'd expect it to sound. Slide action is fabulous, one of the nicest slides I've seen. This horn really sings and it's in amazing condition with no dents. It was relacquered about 20 years ago and well done. $2500

Vincent Bach Mt Vernon Model 42B

Up for sale, a very rare Bach Mt Vernon 42B large tenor trombone with gold brass bell. This is an interesting and rare instrument. The serial number dates it to 1965 and it may be one of the very last Mt Vernon made trombones. Byron Peebles mentioned to me that after the move from New York to Elkhart, Bach had a stash of Mt Vernon horns in backstock that were available to prominent players, these were stamped in the 8000 serial number range. I believe this is one of those instruments. This MV 42B has an amazing sound. The gold brass bell was a special order, so you don't see them often from this vintage. This is one of the nicest playing and sounding bells I've come across. It is warm, focused, vibrant, responsive, colorful and intense, all of the qualities you want in an orchestral trombone. It has an original nickel lightweight slide. There are a few issues to be noted with this horn. The bottom slide tube was replaced at some point with a non Bach tube. Additionally, the valve bearing plate is worn and will be replaced (I will have my repairman Brad fabricate a new bearing plate). Lastly, the threads on the valve are worn and care should be taken when removing and replacing the valve cap. Other than those things, the horn is in good vintage condition. Of course there is some cosmetic wear, but overall this is a fine example of a vintage Mt Vernon 42B. If you'd like, we can replace the bottom slide tube with a new Bach LW outer tube for parts plus labor. This horn is sold without case. $3750

Yamaha model 356R tenor trombone

Here is a really nice intermediate tenor trombone made by Yamaha. It is a high quality instrument, excellent fit and finish. Slide action and valve work well. Overall in excellent condition, hardly any use. This model features a dual bore .500"/.530" slide and has a rose brass bell flare. Similar to the very popular Kanstul 760. While this is an intermediate horn, it plays very well and is in a hard to find size. If you're looking for a small bore horn with F attachment, but want something a little bit bigger than a 3B plus, this could be an ideal instrument. $700 with case

Conn 88HKO with dual bore slide, custom

Here is a very exciting trombone, a custom made Conn Gen II 88HKO for Ralph Sauer. This horn was built for Ralph to double on bass trombone when needed. It is set up with an unlacquered 9" model "K" bell in red brass, open wrap F attachment and custom string linkage on the rotary valve. The slide is a dual bore .547"/.562" and has custom nickel oversleeves (normally these slides have only lightweight outer tubes). The K bells tend to be on the thick side and Ralph has John Sandhagen thin the bell to make it more responsive. The horn is in like new condition. Mr Sauer, being a principal player, rarely used this instrument. It plays great! $2200 with case

King 3B silver plated bell

This is the king 3B, one of the most versatile small bore trombones around. It's a .508" straight bore slide with 8" bell. This one is a combination of two horns. The bell is from a silver plated 3B and the slide is a lacquered standard 3B slide (nickel outer tubes, yellow brass crook). It is in very good condition and comes with a case. $950

Vincent Bach New York model 36B

One of the nicest medium bore trombones I have seen. This is a super nice vintage Bach New York model 36B. This trombone was made in the final years, arguable the best years, at the Bronx, NY Bach factory. It is in fabulous condition with only minor wear and a few spots of lacquer discoloration. The bell is in great shape. It has a french bead rim, sharp engraving and no signs of repair. The valve action is fast and quiet. The outer slide has been rebuilt by Bruce Belo with new Bach outer tubes, it has amazingly fast action. This horn has everything going for it. I don't think it will last long... and I never see them for sale. If you've been looking for a horn like this, jump on this one. $2000 with original case in excellent condition and with no stink.

Laetszch Tenor Sackbut

H. Laetszch tenor sackbut in Bb, A=440. This sackbut is a fine professional instrument. It has a unlacquered bell section with nickel silver handslide. Made in the 1960s, I think. It has a modern bell to slide relationship with a 3rd position bell. The slide is wider than other sackbut models. The horn takes a smaller mouthpiece shank than normal. I will include a mouthpiece that works with the horn, but I would recommend a Geert Van Der Heide mouthpiece, which can be had to fit this instrument exactly. Heide mouthpieces work very well on this instrument. This is a nice instrument for a player looking for an affordable professional instrument with a good sound but not looking to drop a fortune on the elite brands from Egger and Ewald Meinl. This historic trombone is in very good condition. It has a tuning slide to aid in playability. Price is $1500 with case.

Finke Tenor Sackbut

Here is a Bb tenor sackbut for sale, pitch A=440. I think it is made by Finke in Germany, but it is unmarked so I cannot confirm that. This instrument is not a cut down modern trombone, but an actually purpose made sackbut. It is an affordable instrument and a good bargain for a player looking for a fairly accurate (more so than a cut down trombone) instrument that will work in an early ensemble. It is in very good condition with good slide action and no dents. Has a smaller than small shank mouthpiece receiver. I have a non authentic Olds trombone mouthpiece I will include that has had the shank turned down. I will also include a more authentic JK historic mouthpiece (with standard shank) that you can have turned down to fit by a competent machinist. Case is included. $750

Vincent Bach New York model 6vii Trombone

Made famous by Glenn Miller, this is the Bach New York model 6vii trombone. The roman numerals differentiate the seven variations of model 6 trombones made by Vincent Bach. Each one has a slight difference: larger or smaler tuning slide, neckpipe, slide crook or a combination of both or all three. The 6vii was the most open and popular variation, and the one played by Miller. This particular horn is in very good condition. It's one of the brightest playing NY6s that's come through my shop. Usually I find these horns to be dark and play surprisingly open for their size. This one feels more like a .485" bore trombone and really cuts, ideal for lead playing. Slide action is excellent. There is some wear on the neckpipe and a few spots on the slide crook, but nothing to worry about. Overall a very clean vintage trombone. The original case is included but has the musty smell to it. The horn will be fully cleaned before shipping. $1500

Conn 88HTO Bell Section

Here is a bell section, the Conn 88HTO. It features the thin walled 88H red brass bell and open wrap F attachment with standard rotary valve. The bell section is in excellent condition. It has recently been serviced and cleaned by my technician, Brad Close. It's a nice player and comes with the original case. Slide is not included. $800

Conn 88HO Trombone

Professional orchestral trombone from Conn, this is a Gen II 88HO. This model features a standard weight red brass bell, open wrap F attachment with standard rotary valve, slide upgrade with removable threaded leadpipes. This horn is in excellent lightly used condition. It's also a great playing example of a newer 88H. Solid sound with quick response, lots of dynamic color and easy slotting scale. Sold with original case and a full compliment of mutes. $1650

King 2B valve trombone

The king 2B valve trombone is regarded as one of the best valve trombones ever made. Many of the great valve bone players like Bob Brookmeyer and my good friend, Barry Mosley, play this model. This one is great, certainly one of the finest playing valve bones that's come into my shop. The leadpipe has some corrosion showing. I don't think it's a big deal and the horn plays so well as is, I wouldn't recommend changing out this tube. The horn will be cleaned prior to sale and that should neutralize any future corrosion. $1100 with case

Conn 48H Connstellation Trombone

A rare one, the Conn 48H Connstellation trombone was the top of the line Jazz horn in the 1960s. This model features .500" bore slides with a nickel silver bell and neckpipe. This particular horn is in fantastic near time capsule condition. It almost looks new. It is a single owner horn and has been stored since purchase. It plays huge with a bright edgy sound. It you want to be heard, try playing this trombone. I don't think there is a saxophonist that could keep up with the energy that this horn is capable of putting out. If you find yourself searching for a .500" bore horn that really cuts through a band... the 48H is what you've been after. $1300 with original case.

Vintage King 3B Trombone

King 3b trombones are so great... there hasn't been another small bore instrument made to match the versatility of a 3B... lots have tried. Most used 3Bs have been played a lot and subsequently are usually in rough shape. This particular one is a pristine example from the 1960s. It is super clean! Some minor cosmetic lacquer wear and a few tiny dings, otherwise this horn is in stellar condition. The slide action is excellent with no wear on the tubes. Now the exciting part... it plays better than it looks. I mean this horn really plays great. Has a big sound with lots of detail, clear articulation and a subtle warmth to it in the soft dynamics. This one is lovely. Comes with the original King coffin case. $1650

Edwards T350 Tenor Trombone

This Edwards orchestral tenor trombone is in fabulous condition. It has seen light use and has only had one owner since it was new in the mid 1990s. It has a 321 yellow brass, unsoldered, bell flare, thayer valve, yellow tuning slide and lightweight .547" slide. It has a single leadpipe, that is removable. It's quite a good player, having a warm expansive sound that is easily colored. The trombone is even and predictable throughout, the F attachment is free blowing with little color change. Comes with the original Edwards hard wood case. $2800

Vincent Bach model LT12

The model LT12 is one of the most popular small bore trombones in the world. It features a .500" bore lightweight nickel silver slide, 7.5" one piece yellow brass bell. This particular instrument is in very good condition. It shows signs of minor repairs over the years and a little scarring in the bell from dents removed. Lacquer is in good condition. The slide has been modified to take press in leadpipes. $1250 with case. It's quite a good player.

Olds model Super trombone

A bit older than the other Los Angeles Olds Super listed. It is also in fantastic condition. The Super Olds were the pride of the line and have a signature design to them. The earliest models have lightweight red brass bells with nickel silver neckpipes and the signature "fluted" slide tubes, to reduce friction. These slide tubes are quite interesting, having normal stockings but ridges on the inner tube itself. It actually works quite well, the action is superb on these slides. Most super olds are .485"/.500" dual bores. They also feature the nickel silver tone ring, which is a striking visual feature of this model. This one includes the original coffin case. It's one of my favorite playing horns in the shop, with a dark and cathartic sound. $950

Olds model Super trombone

Here is a beautiful model Super trombone from Olds. It is in fantastic condition and even includes the original purchase certificate. The Super Olds were the pride of the line and have a signature design to them. The earliest models have lightweight red brass bells with nickel silver neckpipes and the signature "fluted" slide tubes, to reduce friction. These slide tubes are quite interesting, having normal stockings but ridges on the inner tube itself. It actually works quite well, the action is superb on these slides. Most super olds are .485"/.500" dual bores. They also feature the nickel silver tone ring, which is a striking visual feature of this model. Quality horn that plays great. $800

Bach Intermediate trombone with F attachment

Intermediate trombone from Bach, it is a good quality instrument with an F attachment. 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. Plays well and would be an ideal instrument for a student in high school or college that is looking for a quality made in the USA instrument that is affordable. $800 with case.

King 2B Liberty, vintage

I just love the patina on this horn! Here's a beautiful King 2B liberty model from the 1940s. It is in very good condition with some minor lacquer wear. Shows signs of a few dents that have been removed over the years, but no major trauma. The horn sounds like it looks, warm with a lot of focus and color. Tons of character in the sound. The original King "screw" counterweight is included. Comes with a case, $1100

Bach 42A Tenor Trombone

Here's a Bach 42 professional large bore tenor trombone with a Rene Hagmann valve. The Hagmann valve is a specialty valve fabricated in Switzerland and for this particular trombone, installed at the Bach factory. Hagmann valves play very well and have an open blow with even response on both sides of the horn. The valve core is made from tubes, similar to a trumpet valve, which allows for the vibrations of the instrument to continue rather than being dulled by a solid brass valve. I find Hagmanns to play somewhere in between a thayer and a rotary, free blowing with a little bit to blow against. This horn is in good shape overall. It has some lacquer wear, a few tiny dings and shows some evidence of bell repair. The neckpipe and valve cover has had the lacquer worn off, which you can see in the photo. I can have this buffed and relacquered if the buying party is interested. Sold with a BAM France case. $2100

Elkhart Conn 6H

Here's another excellent Conn 6H tenor trombone from the early 1950s, made at the Elkhart factory. It is a professional model, .500" straight bore slide with 8" bell flare. Interestingly, it has the full deco engraving on the bell instead of the marching band design, making this particular vintage a more desirable 6H. Plays great and the slide action is good. No dents and the horn comes with the original case. It's a 400,000 series serial number, dating it to 1953. $1000 SOLD

Vincent Bach New York Mercedes Trombone

An interesting model from the Bach New York factory. The Mercedes line was developed as an intermediate model to the more expensive Stradivarius trombones offered. Bach was a one quality shop back in the 30s and 40s and as a result the student and intermediate instruments share a lot of the same components as the top of the line instruments. The differentiation came in the finish and decorative trim. The Mercury trombones (a few are shown on this website in the sale section) use all brass trim, but share the same bell and crooks at the NY bach model 6. This Mercedes feels like a bigger instrument to me when playing it... more along the lines of a Bach 12. The bell is a one piece and looks to be identical to other New York small bore bell flares. The instrument is in very good condition. It is unlacquered and is free of dents. The slide has no wear and has excellent action. The original case is included. $725 SOLD

Bach Mt Vernon 42 Trombone

One of the most sought after orchestral trombones ever made, the Mt Vernon 42 is the epitome of trombone perfection. Not many of these instruments were made during the Mt Vernon years, it is truly hard to find these instruments for sale. The model 42 was introduced in the early 1950s to compete with the growing trend of .547" bore instruments as the "go to" orchestral trombone. This particular instrument is in fantastic condition. It has an early 7000 serial number, which puts it in the early 1960s. The bell section is very clean, showing no signs of damage or repair. The bell is one of the most vibrant I've encountered and is perfectly spun. The slide is in good condition with no red rot. Additionally, the original case is included and also in great shape. Overall, a beautiful and rare trombone. $4200 with original case. Sold

Conn 4h Trombone

Conn 4H trombone from the early 1950s in very good condition. All brass look, nice bell engraving. Slide is in very good condition. Nice playing 4H with a strong sound. .484" straight bore. Includes the original case. $550 Sold

Conn 12H "Coprion" Trombone

The Conn 12H is also known as the "Coprion" model because of it's solid copper bell flare. The copper bell is a seamless bell. The 12H has a straight .484" bore, similar to the specs of a 4H. It has a barky sound with great presence and excellent flexibility. I love the look of the copper bell with the nickel silver trim. It is a beautiful and striking instrument. This trombone was made in the 1930s and is an excellent vintage and terrific player. The slide on this particular instrument is smoking fast! $650 with original case, On Trial

Conn 78H Spec Trombone

Another ultra rare .525" medium bore Conn trombone. This is the 1939 Conn 78H SPEC, a one off one of a kind specimen. What is a SPEC horn? I believe it means that this horn was a special order, or perhaps a prototype design handmade by the expert trombone builder at Conn just before WWII. I've only seen a handful of horns with the SPEC stamp and they all seem to be unique and all built around this time period. This 78H is all red brass with gold brass bell, hand bent nickel crook, soldered stainless rim wire. I've recently had this horn restored by my repairman and friend, Brad Close. He did an amazing job. Cosmetically, you will notice the horn has a lot of patches. Sometimes patches over patches. I could have had these braces replaced with new ones... but you know what, that's what makes this horn what it is... something special and unique with lots of character. I love the fact that the horn has patches over patches, it would be wrong if it was anything else. Having said that, this is hands down one of the best, if not the best playing 78H I've ever come across. Maybe I'm partial to it because it is a few serial numbers away from my beloved 66H SPEC I personally play. So, why don't I keep this one for myself, you ask... well I would, but I have a rare red brass 78H from the 20s already and this horn should be out making music being played by a killer player. $1800 with original case SOLD

Conn 26H Trombone

One of the rarest trombones, the Conn 26H Ballroom Trombone is a beautiful piece of artwork. It's a .500" small tenor with 7.5" bell out of pre war gold brass. There were not a lot of 26Hs made, and each I've seen have their own unique personality. Thus is the same with this horn. It's not as even as a modern .500" bore, but the sound is totally stunning. This is a trombone for the player that appreciates the small details and uniqueness of something special and rare. Think classic Aston Martin... if you love old school sports cars, read on. The horn is in very good condition, having recently been restored by my business partner, Brad Close. It has a new old stock tuning slide, as the original was damaged. Slide action is very good. $1800 with a 1970s Conn case included.

Conn 32H Trombone

Another Burkle model, this is a later vintage 32H Conn trombone. It has a dual bore .500"/.522" with a 7.5" bell. This horn is from the early 1950s. It has less nickel silver trim and looks more plain... however it plays very well. A broad open blowing sound that still sounds like a small bore trombone. These 32Hs are great instruments and work well for all types of playing. They are especially fun for guys used to blowing big bore horns looking for a small trombone. In excellent original condition with case. $950 SOLD

Greenhoe Optimized Bach 42G

Assembled at the Greenhoe factory, this 42G is an amazing playing trombone. It is perfectly assembled with no stress or pressure on any joints. The Greenhoe rotary valve is excellent with practically no change in color or response on either side of the horn. Thicker nickel silver stock is used throughout the horn, as well as the trademark Greenhoe ribbed ferrules. Interchangeable leadpipes are included. The horn is in very good condition overall. It's a powerful and dark sounding trombone with a lot of presence and core, very orchestral. Sold without case. $3700 SOLD

Shires Pro Select Tenor Trombone

For a short time period, Shires offered the Pro Select series of tenor and bass trombones. These instruments were an assembly of the most popular Shires parts, but with minimal options to keep the price less expensive than the Artist Custom series. Basically, these are the same parts as the Artist line but assembled with different spacing so the parts are not interchangeable between the two lines. This particular horn has the yellow brass bell, standard shires rotary valve and Conn style slide. It is in very good condition and has had one dent in the bell rolled out. It comes with the original Shires case (which looks like a Marcus Bonna). $2500 SOLD

Conn 88HYO, yellow brass bell

Here's a Conn 88H for the trombonist who loves Conns but wants the clarity and evenness of a yellow brass bell. This model 88HYO was made during the UMI period of Conn trombones. I find the yellow brass bell changes the sound of a Conn 88H significantly. The yellow bell brings out more of the overtones and gives a broader more consistent sound color. The color changes normally associated with a red brass bell are dulled and less present on a yellow bell. This horn is in excellent condition. It has hardly been used, lacquer is excellent and the slide is clean and free of dents. This is a nice orchestral trombone and might be perfect for the bach player looking to wade into the glory of Conn trombones... ok, maybe I'm a little partial to Conns myself... Priced at $1600 with original case. SOLD

Yamaha Professional Alto Trombone in Eb

The original Yamaha alto trombone, this is the model YSL-671. This instrument is rumored to be a copy of a fine playing Laetzsch alto trombone. It's a dual bore instrument. The Yamaha's are consistent and easy to play. Bell to slide relationship is easy to adjust to and intonation is where you'd expect it. This model was replaced by the newer model, but I do enjoy some of the qualities of the 671 alto. The horn is in like new condition. $1300 with case.

Conn 32H "Burkle" Trombone

The Conn 32H was designed by Jake Burkle and went into production in the mid 1930s. Burkle thought it was the best trombone he'd ever designed. It's a unique horn and features a .500"/.522" dual bore narrow slide and a 7.5" yellow brass bell. This horn has been well used and loved. It's one of the earliest examples, a late 30's horn with a 325,000 serial number. The slide has been rebuilt by Robb Stewart and he installed a few nickel patches on the lower tube to fortify the stability of the brass. I personally play a 32H for my small bore horn. $750

Vincent Bach New York Mercury

Similar instrument to the Bach New York model 6, the Mercury was the student version. It used all brass trim to differentiate from the more expensive Stradivarius model. The bell flare however is the same as on a strad, just stamped Mercury. This horn has seen some use and has a few dents, most notably on the slide crook. It plays well and the slide action is fairly good. $400 as is with original case.

Bach model 16 Jazz Trombone

Here's a nice one! This is a vintage Bach model 16 jazz trombone in silver plated finish. It's from the 1970s and has a 30,000 serial number. It's a dual bore .490"/.510" with a 7" bell flare. Works great for an all around jazz horn, bright enough to cut but big enough for players to be comfortable coming from a larger bore trombone. This one is in good condition with a few minor dings around. It's a great player. I do enjoy a fine vintage Bach in silver plate sometimes... It's a bargain at $1100 with case. Sold

Elkhart Conn 6h Jazz Trombone

The Conn 6H is a legendary .500" bore trombone. This model was played by some of the greats. They are a free blowing small tenor trombone with a big sound and easy flexibility. This one is from the late 1950s, it's an 800,000 series serial number. The bell has been modified to have a matte finish on the exterior, polished and lacquered inside of the bell flare. The slide is great, it was recently serviced by the slide doctor and is extra smooth. No dents and super clean. This is a great playing .500" bore tenor trombone. $950 without case SOLD

Elkhart Conn 79H

The 79H is one of those mystery horns that Conn produced for a short while and then suddenly discontinued making them somewhat rare. Basically the 79H is a 78H with a valve section. It has a medium bore .525" slide with 8" yellow brass bell and traditional closed wrap rotary valve. This one is an N series from 1970 and is in very good condition. It's not the cleanest I've ever seen, but shows no signs of serious damage or wear. Slide action is good and the horn blows well. These are great all around instruments for trombonists looking for a horn that can do both commercial and orchestral work and has a F attachment. The 79H works great for pit work as well. $1400 with original case Sold

Edwards T-350 Orchestral Tenor Trombone

This is a beautiful playing trombone! I love the sound this instrument gets. It is warm and dense with a poignant clarity. The backend of each note has a colorful resonance. The instrument is flexible and slots well... one of the nicest Edwards I've played. The specs are: 319CFB bell (red brass), red brass tuning slide, Edwards thayer valve, sonic suspension and TBC bass crook slide. Overall ths trombone is in very good condition with some minor surface lacquer wear. Very nice trombone for a serious player. $3100 without case SOLD

Kanstul 1588T Large Tenor Trombone

If you've ever imagined what a Conn 88H style horn with a thayer valve would be like check out this Kanstul 1588T. It features Kanstul's one piece gold brass bell using the 88H style taper with an authentic Orla Ed Thayer valve. The slide has a tenor sized end crook (bach width to fit the thayer valve around your neck). the instrument is in very good used condition with a few minor dings and lacquer wear. Plays very well in all registers. Has a warm conn style sound with some extra weight to the sound from the density of the thayer. F attachment is open blowing and thayer valve moves about as fast as a thayer moves. Includes the original protec case. The horn will have a chem cleaning before sale. $1750 Reduced SOLD

Selmer K modified Jazz Trombone

If you're a lead player and looking for a unique sounding trombone, this could be right up your alley. This vintage Selmer trombone has similar specs to the King 2B. It has a 7 3/8" bell flare and .485/.490" dual bore slide. The brass used on this instrument is good stuff. It's vibrant, nimble, flexible and resonant. I find the sound to be complex, with a lot of character... dark but still clear, powerful and projecting. The horn slots well and gets around all registers with ease. Slide action is superb. The horn is beautifully decorated with engraving and lots of turnings on the braces. I also like the fact that the bell has a tone ring or kranz which helps hold the trombone together at loud volumes. $1100 with original case. SOLD

Earl Strickler Custom Trombone Los Angeles

Here's a rare bird. Earl Strickler was a fellow trombone builder at the LA Olds factory contemporary with the famous jazz trombone builder, Earl Williams. Most Williams scholars agree that Strickler helped build some of the early Los Angeles Williams trombones. He also made a handful of his own instruments. Interestingly, they share many of the same features of the Williams trombones. You'll notice the similarities: the famous Williams braces in a different configuration (one of the braces has been dented, possibly from a ill fitting counterweight), the early williams spit valve, Williams turning on the cork barrels and the engraving that looks almost identical to a Williams Los Angeles branding (with Strickler instead of Williams). The horn is stamped on the lower cork barrel 157. The horn is overall in good vintage condition. The bell had been damaged at some point and has been repaired and lightly buffed. The horn is unlacquered and has some scratches and pitting in the finish. Plays very well, very tight slotting and a good focus. Has a classic vintage sound... not surprisingly it reminds me of the excellent playing Olds trombones from the 30s. Sold without case. $1600

Yamaha Xeno YSL-88O2R Orchestral Trombone

This is the newest orchestral trombone to join the Xeno line from Yamaha. Designed specifically for the professional orchestral trombonist, it features a rounded slide crook (bach 42 width), edge style bracing for maximum bell resonance and a one piece hand hammered 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). Needless to say, it plays great! They horn is in like new condition. $2500 with the original Yamaha case. SOLD

Vincent Bach LT42G Large Tenor Trombone

This is one of my favorite instruments. I must admit that I am a fan of closed wrap trombones. I feel that the closed wrap gives a centered and focused articulation and tone to the large bore tenor. As an added bonus you won't hit your F attachment tubing on stuff behind you. This instrument plays very well. The combination of the gold brass bell and lightweight nickel slide gives a balanced tone with good weight and crisp articulations. The sound is dark but not diffused and projects strongly in a big space. The instrument is in excellent condition, almost new actually. Comes with hard case. $1600 SOLD

King 3BF Silversonic Tenor Trombone

This is the same instrument as the King 3BF but with more bling! The silversonic trombones feature a solid sterling silver bell flare with gold plating inside. The silver horns tend to play with a stronger and more broad sound when compared to their brass counterparts. The bells are slightly heavier and take more sound before breaking up. The slide is a .508" bore and the bell flare is 8" in diameter. This one is in excellent condition and is a good vintage being from the 1960s. $1650 with case

King 3BF Plus with Gold Brass Bell

Here is a rare one indeed! Yes, you are reading correctly, King did in fact make a 3B plus with an F attachment in the 1980s. Unfortunately they are no longer in production, which is too bad... they are phenomenal instruments. This one has a gold brass bell, medium bore .525" slide with nickel outer tubes and yellow slide crook. What's more impressive is the condition! It's in excellent overall condition. Original case is included. Price is not yet set. Email if you're interested.

King Jiggs Whigham Jazz Trombone

Based on the 2B trombone, the Jiggs Whigham model is all about lightweight, quick response and flexibility. These trombones are fantastic studio instruments and work very well for doodle type playing. Think of it as a no frills classic sports car. This one is from early production I believe and is in good condition with some minor mute dings. Slide action is good. $950 without case. A reunion blues double tenor case in black cordura can be bought for an extra $175. SOLD

Vincent Bach model 36 Elkhart Trombone

The model 36 was originally designed by Vincent Bach in the late 1930s to be the pro symphonic tenor trombone of his line. It has a medium bore (.525") slide and a one piece 8" bell flare. This particular instrument is from the 70s and has a serial number of 21,xxx. It's a beautiful instrument and plays well from top to bottom. Slide is in excellent condition, as is the rest of the horn. For sale at $1350 without case. SOLD

King Legend model 2102

Here is an early production model King 2102 Legend, which is the same as a model 2B. This instrument is in good used condition. It has some worn lacquer around the contact points. It plays well and has very good slide action. $750 SOLD

Vintage Bach 36

Here is a vintage Bach 36 trombone, circa 1970, so it is an early elkhart production. Bach trombones built in the early 1970s are some of the most sought after Elkhart made trombones. This instrument has been restored and relacquered by Kanstul. There are a few small dings in the flare but otherwise the instrument is very clean. The handgrip on the slide was slightly worn before relacquering. As a result, some of the lacquer on the instrument is of a different texture. The slide action is fantastic. $1300 without case. REDUCED

Vincent Bach 42T Thayer Valve Trombone

This Bach 42T was originally a rotary valved instrument. It was converted to a thayer sometime in the early 1990s. It has a gold brass heavyweight bell flare, which is great for strong players looking for a focused and dark orchestral sound. The lacquer is worn around the instrument and it has been used but well maintained. The horn is set up for press in removable leadpipes. A Kanstul "MO" leadpipe is included. The Amado water key is installed on the slide. I'd recommend updating to a Saturn Water key (which I can have done at an extra charge prior to shipping). Does not include a case. $1400 Sold

Earl Williams Model 6 Burbank California

The ultimate .500" bore trombone, The Earl Williams model 6. This trombone was made in the late 1960s and seems to be all original parts, along with the original lacquer. The lacquer is worn in spots, and has darkened to a beautiful patina with age. There are scratches in the finish and some evidence of minor dings and dents that have been rolled out. The inner slide tubes are in good shape with a few tiny thin spots on the plating, however the slide action is quite good (Earl knew how to draw the best tubing!). There is one minor dent in the slide bow. The original Williams spit valve is in good working order.Having said that, the horn itself is in very good condition. It's been played but not overplayed and you can tell that it's just about reaching it's prime playing condition when you have a blow on it. It's a strong horn with a lot of character, a beautiful upper register and an even blow and response. It's the real deal. For sale without case. SOLD

King Jazz Trombone model 2102

The King model 2102 tenor trombone is the modern version of the famous 2b trombone. It features a dual bore .481"/.491" slide with a 7.5" bell flare. This one isn't the most beautiful instrument, but it's a good player and a good professional quality trombone. This size is great for lead players. $650 sold

Conn 88HO Tenor Trombone

Generation II Conn 88HO is the professional model large tenor from Conn out of Eastlake, Ohio. It features an open wrap, standard rotary valve, standard weight gold brass bell, .547" orchestral weight slide. The 88H has long been the orchestral standard along with the Bach 42. This is a very good quality instrument. It's been used and is in good condition. It's had some dents removed and the slide has been tuned up and chem cleaned. $1050 with gig bag. SOLD

Shires Tenor Trombone Components

I have a variety of Shires tenor trombone components:

-2YM bell $750

-Gold brass tuning slide $250

-Shires Rotary valve, 1st generation Greenhoe style $950

-TB47 with 2 leadpipes $750

Elkhart Conn 88H Tenor Trombone

Wow, another closet horn! Up for sale, a near mint condition 1966 Elkhart Conn 88H. It is an H series serial number. This horn is about as clean as you can find, and it's remarkable that a 45 year old trombone has surfaced in this condition. It has no dents and has never had any dents, original lacquer is 99% with the only marking on the slide grip. Slide tubes are perfect both inside and outside with no wear or dents. Tuning slides are perfect. The build quality on this horn is outstanding. Everything is perfectly assembled with no stress. As you can imagine, this horn plays amazing. If you've been following my site for a while, you know I don't throw this comment around unless it's true... this is that closet elkie 88H you've been up at 3am searching for on the internet... original case is included with original documents. $2800 SOLD

Bach 42 Straight Tenor Trombone

Another beautiful straight Bach 42 trombone! This one is an excellent playing instrument with a strong sound, good flexibility and great projection. Most notably, it has maybe the best slide action of any Bach 42 slide I've come across. Comes with the original Bach case. Circa 1990s. $1400

King 2B Plus Jazz Trombone model 2102PL

The king 2B plus was created to compete with other .500" bore trombones on the market. I believe the model was originally introduced in the 1980s and the redesigned with trombonist John Fedchock as the model 2102pl. The horn has a brass handslide and a 7.4" bell flare. This particular horn is lightly used and in fantastic near new condition. The slide has been tuned up by Bruce Belo and is lightweight and lightening fast! King case is included. $1225 Sold

King 3B Silversonic Tenor Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell

Up for sale, a beautiufl vintage 3B silversonic concert with a solid sterling silver bell with gold plate inside the flare. This one was purchased in the early 1970s and has a serial number of 693xxx. It is in very good condition with some minor mute dings in the flare and a few small indentations in the back tuning bow. Mild lacquer wear on the bell section neckpipe and tuning connectors. The slide has no wear on the inner tubes. I will have the slide chem cleaned and aligned prior to sale. This one plays very well. The sterling silver bells tend to play with more heft in the sound and take a lot of volume before breaking up. I find this one to slot well and gives good feedback on the face. Included is the original king coffin case. This one is reasonably priced at $1600. SOLD

Glenn Cronkhite Leather Double Trombone Case

Glenn Cronkhite makes the best cases. This is a rare one, because Glenn no longer has access to these colors of leather. We call this combo "The Sexy Case" at Hornguys... it's a dark brown, cinnamon brown two tone leather and it is stunning. The model is a DBS-L which is a double trombone case. It will fit a large tenor trombone with 8.5" bell and a smaller alto or jazz tenor. You can squeeze two large tenor trombones in if you're careful. This case is in excellent, lightly used condition. Dimensions are 39"x10"x10", $350 SOLD

Earl Williams model 8 Trombone

Beautiful Burbank Earl Williams model 8 trombone. The 8 was designed to be Earl's symphonic trombone. Since he was mostly know for producing jazz horns, they were never as popular as his famous model 6, making 8's quite rare. The 8 is a medium bore horn, .525" bore with an 8.5" bell. It's counterpart, the even more rare model 9 has an F attachment with a 9" bell flare (you can check out pictures of mine in my gallery section of this website). This instrument offered for sale was built after Earl's death in 1976 by his son Bob Williams. I find very little differences between Earl's horns and Bob's horns, I think they are of equal quality. You can differentiate the two makers by a few notable features. First, Burbank horns made starting with a serial number of 3xxx are Bob's horns. These horns also feature more rounded, king style, tuning and slide bows and have nickel silver slide crooks. Otherwise, Bob's instruments are identical to Earl's. This one is in fantastic condition and is raw brass. It has one of the best slide's I've come across. SOLD

Elkhart Conn 4H Trombone

I was shocked when I played this horn. It is so even all over the horn. It's a beautiful sound and is super easy to play... almost plays itself... emphasis on "almost" but seriously, it's a fine trombone. This one was made in the 1950s. Conn was making a good quality instrument during this period. The 4H has similar specs to a King 2B but has a warmer sound than a King. I find 4Hs to be more subtle and velvety where a king 2B is bright and clear with some sparkle. The 4H is a workhorse. The horn has a small dent in the handslide crook as well as a few small ones around. It plays great as is, so I'll leave it up to the buyer. $550 as is, $600 repaired.

Olds Special Trombone

The Olds Special was an "intermediate" model made by Olds. However, there's nothing intermediate about it really other than the lack of nickel trim. The bell has two materials, yellow brass with a red brass flare. The horn is in good condition and plays very well. Looks like the factory was a bit sloppy with lacquering and there are some bubbles and drips here and there, purely cosmetic. Case included. $400 SOLD

Conn 40H Ballroom Gold Plated Tenor Trombone

Nothing says style like a 1920's Conn TIS (tuning in the slide) trombone. These TIS horns were all the rage in the dance bands of the 20's and 30's but because they tended to be front heavy, Conn decided to slowly phase out the TIS trombones for the popular bell tuning models. If you've never played a TIS trombone before, you are missing out. Yes, they are usually front heavy but the sound is totally unique. Because of the fully tapered neckpipe the partials tend to slot more easily and predictable. The sound is warm and vocal with a lot of core and brilliance. The 40H is the smaller cousin of the model 42H ballroom (also a cool horn!) It's a .500" bore with a 7" bell flare. This one also have a beautiful hand engraving, check it out. $450 SOLD

Vintage Vincent Bach Mt Vernon Model Mercury

Vincent Bach Mt Vernon trombones were not always Stradivarious models. Starting in New York and later in Mt Vernon, Bach decided to offer a less expensive alternative to the upper end Stradivarious models. The Mercury line was developed for that purpose... but as well as know (or maybe not) it's hard to make a lower quality instrument when your factory is a "one quality" shop like Bach. In order to keep costs down, the Mercury model was made with all brass trim and didn't offer the customizable options of the Strad models. The bell on this horn is nearly identical to the Mt Vernon model 6 trombone. It's a 7" flare with a french bead rim. The horn plays well. I find this one to have a warm and veiled sound, almost smokey. It would really sound great on a close mic at mp playing fast passages. You'll notice the aftermarket counterweight soldered on in the photos... it doesn't bug me too much. $600 with Alteri style gig bag. SOLD

King 3B Tenor Trombone

This King 3B was made in the late 1980s or early 1990s. It's in used but good condition and plays well. It has some cosmetic blems and lacquer wear. The bell is heavier on this horn when compared to some of the early vintage examples, but that can be a good thing. I find this instrument takes the air on the extreme side for more before becoming edgy and crass. It's versatile and will be at home on just about any gig, except Bruckner Symphonies. Includes a "GIG" backpack style gig bag. $775 SOLD

King 3B Trombone

The King 3B trombone is the workhorse of the modern commercial trombonist. These .508" bore trombones are ideal for the variety of playing a commercial freelancer will come across. They sound great on microphones, great in combos, great in concert band and you can even sneak them into orchestra on occasion. This instrument is a late 70s or early 80s vintage. It's in excellent condition and has just had a full chem clean and slide rebuild. I think this one has an excellent sound and solid upper register. Includes the original King case. $875 SOLD

King 3B Trombone

The King 3B trombone is the workhorse of the modern commercial trombonist. These .508" bore trombones are ideal for the variety of playing a commercial freelancer will come across. They sound great on microphones, great in combos, great in concert band and you can even sneak them into orchestra on occasion. I believe this horn is from the 1980s. It's in good used condition with some wear on the contact point. The slide action is good and it has a beefy sound. Includes a bach case. $775 SOLD

Vincent Bach model 36G Trombone

The model 36 is Bach's medium bore trombone. This particular instrument is a convertible model, which means that the valve section is removable and a straight neckpipe is included, giving the trombonist the option to play the horn valved or not. This horn also has a gold brass bell, which is a nice feature, as well as a lightweight nickel silver slide. The gold brass bell model 36's tend to have a warmer sound in the soft dynamics and a biting sound in the louds. Medium bore horns work great for broadway shows, when you want a smaller brighter sound but still have a need of an F attachment to belt out a few low notes. They work great in concert band setting, brass quintet and principal trombone in orchestra. This one is in good condition. There is some lacquer wear on the usual contact points, but the slide is excellent and has had a Bruce Belo tune up. The original bach case is included. $1100 SOLD

Elkhart Conn 79H Trombone

Medium bore trombones have a special place in my heart. They are lifesavers when you have to play a broadway show or want that extra sparkle on the principal trombone part and can't get the clarity you want on your large bore tenor but need a horn with a valve and some meat to the sound. Medium bore trombones are good for stress levels, they help trombonists relax. This is a nice one and quite rare. It's an M series serial number, late 1960s, Conn 79H... which is a 78H with a rotary valve. The horn is in fantastic condition, some minor things but overall it's the cleanest example I've seen in a long time. It's got a compact symphonic sound and really picks off high notes like crazy. Comes with a case. $1700 SOLD

Bach New York model 6vii

Yes, another NY6!!! These are great horns... what more can I say about them. If you're looking for a warm sounding, singing small bore trombone with clarity and brilliance, the NY6 is the horn you'd want. The model 6vii was the most popular variation of the model 6. It was used by the original Glenn Miller trombone section. The model 6vii tends to play the most open and has a wide sound. This one has been well used, but it's in good shape and is a killer playing instrument. The slide has had a tune up by Bruce Belo and it's working great, despite the wavy appearance of the outer tubes. Some minor dents in the slide crook, easily removed by a good technician... or not. The bell is a beauty, very vibrant! Includes a case. $1400 SOLD

Vincent Bach New York model 6 circa 1935/36

Ah, the New York Bach model 6... a special place in my heart exists for these fine small bore trombones. You will not find another .485" instrument that plays as open, free blowing or sound as good as a terrific model 6, and this is one of those. This horn was made in 1935 or 1936 and is one of the earliest model 6s I've seen. It's a 600 serial number trombone, has the nickel silver neckpipe (standard on early NY6s) and has no Roman numerals on the bell flare. The slide is in excellent shape with no wear to the inner tubes. The previous owner had the slide brace modified to be lighter weight, ala Alan Kaplan style, by Bruce Belo. The slide action is fantastic and the mod makes it all the better (the original brace is included for the purist). Another impressive aspect of this horn, the original case is included and in great shape. It has Bach emblems on both sides of the case and inside. The original canvas case cover is included as well. This one is both collectible and it's one of the best playing NY6s I've come across. $1650 SOLD

Vincent Bach model 42 Trombone

The Bach 42 straight trombone, a much loved workhorse of the principal orchestral trombonist. This horn is in like new condition, with some minor wear around the bell to slide connector. There are no dents and the lacquer is in fantastic shape. A letter from the original owner explaining that this horn has been named, loved and used on a slim number of occasions (including one graduation ceremony) is included. You'll not find a cleaner example of a used 42 around... oh it plays great too! $1400 with original case. SOLD

King 2B Silversonic

Time capsule alert!!! Here is an early 1960s King 2B silversonic in time capsule condition. The trombone is totally stock and has no dents, very very minor wear on the contact points and perfect inner slide tubes. The bell is solid sterling silver with gold plate inside the flare. The slide is nickel silver with a yellow brass crook. The original king counterweight is intact (and looks to be gold plated). It's rare to find these instruments in this kind of condition. It has a great sound, full of core and very directional. This horn cuts! This silversonic is so new it's not been broken in yet. The upper register feels small on the face, but I think once the horn gets blown in it will open up. Original King coffin case is included. $2000 Sold

L series Elkhart Conn 8H

An orchestral classic. Up for sale, the Conn 8H made in Elkhart, Indiana. This one is an L series serial number, which dates it to 1968. It's had some repairs to the tuning slide and bell flare, but it is in good shape. The inner tubes are in excellent condition with no wear. The horn will have a slide tune up before shipping. Includes the original Conn (stinky) case. $1400 SOLD

Yamaha Xeno YSL-882GO Trombone

Yamaha developed this professional large bore trombone with Peter Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Symphony. It's a great playing trombone, easy response and terrific colorful sound. This model is like a hybrid cross of the best sounding Bach 42s and the ease and flexibility of the Conn 88H. The horn has a .547" narrow yellow brass slide, 8.5" gold brass bell and open wrap F attachment. Original case and Peter Sullivan signature mouthpiece is included. $1300 SOLD

Shires Artist Custom Tenor Trombone

Steve Shires custom trombones are made in outside of Boston, Massachusetts and are some of the finest crafted trombones in the world. Steve Shires pioneered the modular system of interchanging bells, valves and slides; allowing players to customize the trombone to their own playing styles. This particular instrument is a 2YM bell (unsoldered rim, medium weight yellow brass) with a Shires Trubore valve. The trubore valve reminds me a lot of the original Minick valve, but the Shires model is a bit more polished and elegant. The slide is a TW47G (wide Bach 42 width, gold brass outer tubes and tenor nickel silver crook). One Shires Vintage Elkhart pipe is included. A BAM France case and burgundy Reunion Blues SF case is included. $2800 SOLD

Vincent Bach LT16MG

Up for sale, the coveted Bach LT16MG. This model is a .509" bore lightweight nickel silver slide, open gooseneck, one piece gold brass 7.5" bell flare. I don't see the LT16MG combination often, and frankly I'm not sure why. The horn plays freakin' great. I love the gold bell and nickel slide. It's warm and colorful in the soft dynamics and has some snap and sizzle in the louds. This particular instrument is lightly used and in great shape. Slide action is fast and nimble and the horn is free of dents. A saturn water key has been added, which I think is a great modification. A new slim protec case is included. $1300 SOLD

King 3B Plus with F attachment

I don't see these very often. Vintage King 3B plus with gold brass bell and F attachment. The horn had some major repairs needed. Restoration done by my colleague, Brad Close. This is a killer playing trombone! It is perfect for pit work, shows, commercial recordings... just about everything. $600 SOLD

Earl Williams model 4 Trombone

The Hollywood classic trombone! The rare Earl Williams model 4 trombone is one of the famous custom trombones made by the master craftsman, Earl Williams. Earl began producing custom trombones in the late 1920s and 1930s in a joint venture with Spike Wallace, the bass trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the time. These horns were known as Wallace-Williams trombones and featured some of Earl's innovative designs, such as the patented "Williams curved handgrip" and tuning in the slide mechanism. Eventually, the partnership was dissolved and Earl began producing his own line of custom trombones, more suited for the commercial players in Hollywood. Some of his most prized instruments came after he moved his shop to the Burbank location. This model 4 is from that era, the 1960s. It was built for and played by Billy Byers during his career. Byers played trombone for Buddy Rich, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones as well as arranging many of the charts for Count Basie and many others. He toured with Frank Sinatra in the 70s and also with Bing Crosby... those tours and recordings were done on this model 4 Williams. The trombone is in excellent shape overall with no dents or major cosmetic issues. The bell section was gold-plated over silver, but was originally brass lacquer. The slide is the second slide built for this horn, as the original one was worn out from use. It has a custom Burt Herrick leadpipe installed. A french style hard case is included. Documentation providing the pedigree of this instrument will be included. SOLD

Vincent Bach New York model 36

Here's a very rare and unusual trombone from the early days of Vincent Bach. This is the Bach New York model 36. This trombone was the "symphonic" model of the time and features a one piece 8 inch bell flare and a standard weight .525" bore slide. This particular instrument seems to have the rare gold brass bell flare and gold brass outer slide tubes (which I've not seen on a model 36 before). The sound is quite amazing, it's warm and powerful but the articulations are clear and precise. The interesting thing about model 36s for me is how mouthpiece specific they are, making them one of the most versatile horns available. You can put a larger symphony piece (ala Schilke 50, Bach 6.5al or 5G small shank) and get a huge orchestral sound. You can put a smaller mouthpiece, like a 7C or 11C and get a commercial sound. This instrument is in very good playing condition, some minor wear to the original inner slide tubes and a small patch on the slide crook. Bruce Belo in Anaheim has done a slide job on it and it's working well (not the best I've ever tried but it slides without any catches). There is some cosmetic wear and blems from use, it's an old horn and a great one so it's been played. $1300 SOLD

Holton 65 Jazz Trombone

Here's a beauty! The Holton model 65 tenor trombone was one of the great small bore horns that unfortunately gets overlooked for more prominent horns like the king 2b and the Bach model 8. The model 65 has a .485" bore brass slide with nickel oversleeves and a nice locking mechanism. The bell is a 7.5" red brass flare and notable is the nickel silver neckpipe. It's got a great warm sound with some sizzle, it really cuts. Upper register is great. Has a classic old school sound. This one is in excellent vintage condition. Inner tubes are clean, outer tubes have no red rot and the slide action is good. There is a few dings in the flare that I tried to photograph. The engraving on the bell is very cool looking. Comes with a case. $600 SOLD

Greenhoe Bach 42 Trombone

Greenhoe Bach model 42, converted from a late 1980's straight Bach 42. This trombone plays and slots easily with a full orchestral sound. The upper register is solid and intonation is excellent. The slide action is very good with no wear on the inner tubes. The Greenhoe valve functions well and is open and responsive on both sides of the trombone. Cosmetically, the bell flare was creased and a dent removal scar remains. Lacquer is worn in contact places and the slide has some pitting from use. $2300 without case. SOLD

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Yamaha 684G Trombone

The Yamaha 684G trombone is a professional trombone, discontinued by Yamaha after the release of the newer Xeno models. It has a 8" gold brass bell flare, semi-open wrap F attachment and orchestral weight .525" bore slide. This instrument is in excellent condition. Yamaha designed this horn to compete with the Bach 36B, making it a versatile medium bore horn that can be used for most any situation. $1200 SOLD

Getzen Model 1047F Large Bore Tenor Trombone

One of the most popular selling professional large bore tenor trombones made by Getzen, the model 1047 features an 8.5"bell two piece yellow brass bell flare, rotary valve with minick style open wrap, mechanical linkage and a standard weight .547" bore slide. Getzen may have modeled this trombone after the Conn 88H, as I feel it responds similar to that style of trombone. Mechanically, this trombone is in near new condition. There is evidence of a crease in the bell that has been removed; a scar remains. Original Getzen case is included as is a Getzen 6.5AL large shank mouthpiece. $1300 SOLD

Vincent Bach model 12 Trombone

A near new condition used Vincent Bach model 12 tenor trombone. The model 12 is very popular among jazz trombonists. It features a .500" bore standard yellow brass slide with nickel oversleeves, a one piece 7.5" bell flare. This instrument was made in the 1990s. It plays open for a model 12 and can take a lot of sound before breaking up. $1200 with original Bach case. SOLD

Vincent Bach model 12LT Trombone

The Vincent Bach model 12 trombone is one of the most popular small bore tenor trombones in the world. Many fine commercial and jazz trombonists use this model because of it's versatility and solid tone. The model 12 has a .500" bore slide and a one piece 7.5" bell diameter. This particular instrument is from the 1970's, an excellent vintage, and is a good playing horn that slots well and has a nice tone presence. It is an LT model, meaning it has a lightweight nickel silver slide. Cosmetically, this horn is not going to win any beauty pageants. The lacquer has some scratches and blems and a few dents are present. Overall a terrific used Bach 12 from a nice production vintage. $800 without case. SOLD

Vincent Bach NY6iii

The model 6 was the quintessential trombone produced by Vincent Bachin the early years of his company. Many of the great trombonists from the big band era played on model 6s, most famous was Glenn Miller and his section (Glenn played the model 6vii). The model 6 had seven variations, each with slightly different specifications and stamped on the bell flare roman number i through vii. Models i, ii, vi and vii were the variations with largest bell throat and tuning slide. The smaller variations, model iii and v are the most rare. This particular instrument for sale is in excellent condition. The bell has been re-lacquered at some point but it was well done and the branding is crisp and clear. The model 6 has a .484” slide bore and a 7” bell. This is a model iii and has the smaller bell throat and smaller neckpipe/tuning slide combo. Having played a lot of these horns over the years, I find that they all tend to blow and sound much larger than they actually are, which is a neat feature. The response is fast and easy, the partials are clear and defined and the whole instrument is very flexible. There is no red rot of corrosion on this instrument, the inner slide tubes have no wear and the outer tubes are straight and free of dents. There is no slide lock on this horn, as that was the style back then. Serial number is 8xx which dates it to the mid to late 1930s. A french style hard case is included. $1650 SOLD

Elkhart Conn 88h Tenor Trombone

Elkhart Conn 88H trombone, excellent used condition. Here's a great playing instrument in very good condition. Serial number is an 800,000 series dating the horn to 1959. Minor dings and some minor wear on the inner slide tubes. Lacquer is original and worn in spots. $1400 SOLD

Kuhnl and Hoyer Eb Alto Trombone model 122

The Kuhnl and Hoyer model 122 Eb alto trombone is a professionalproduction model made in Germany by the K&H company. It is less expensive than the custom Slokar line, but that doesn’t make it less of a great instrument. I think these horns are wonderful altos and have all the right characteristics. It’s easy to play, the intonation is great, the partials line up as well as can be expected on an Eb alto, the bell to slide relationship is in the right place and it sounds damn good! This one is made of gold brass, has a 7.09” bell flare, .480” bore nickel slide and is in near new condition. The original owner played this horn maybe 5-7 times... it’s not broken in yet. Includes the original case and accessories. $1200 SOLD

Used King 3B Tenor Trombone

Used King 3B trombone made in the late 1970s. Marked on the bell flare King 3B Concert. It's a .508" bore nickel silver handslide with brass end crook. 8" yellow brass bell flare, lacquered finish. The slide has been tuned up by Brad Close. King case included. $750 SOLD

King 2B Jiggs Whigham Tenor Trombone

King 2B Jiggs Whigham trombone, used in good condition. It plays light, fast and flexible. The bell is lightweight and the slide is lightweight and moving fast with no hang-ups, making the horn nimble through all of the registers. Original King case is included. $850. SOLD

Elkhart Conn 4H Tenor Trombone

The model Conn 4H is often overshadowed by the famous 6H, but a good 4H can be really good. Similar in specifications to the Bach model 6, the 4H features a .484” slide bore and 7” bell flare. This particular instrument came from the collection of retired Los Angeles Philharmonic trombonist, Byron Peebles. He had Minick pull the original leadpipe and create a new pipe that helped the horn be more orchestral. Byron told me he used this horn occasionally with the orchestra when he wanted an alto trombone like sound, but didn’t want to play tenor trombone. It does play very well! $450 with case. SOLD