What is this ténor trombone DY ?

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spiwis
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by spiwis »

Hello,

I spotted a DY brand tenor trombone in second hand, I did not find any information about this brand, the serial number does not start with Y. It may be a "Douglas Yeo" Yamaha signature trombone but it is not a bass trombone.

It has large bore and there is no brand on the box either.

Can you give me some information about it ?

Thank you

Régards.
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BGuttman
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by BGuttman »

A picture or two would help us. I know it's not yours, but maybe you can take one or post a picture from an on-line ad.
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BGuttman
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by BGuttman »

I can guarantee it's not a Doug Yeo model trombone, since they are made (and marked) by Yamaha.

The engraving is relatively modern. It also says "Designed in USA".

Hope somebody else can give some information.
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ithinknot
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by ithinknot »

Don't do it.

It's not even cheap for what it is.

A used student horn of almost any age from a known manufacturer would be a better choice. (Or, as you're in Europe, Thomann's own branded instruments start around this price, and they have a return policy.)
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JCBone
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by JCBone »

[quote="BGuttman"]I can guarantee it's not a Doug Yeo model trombone, since they are made (and marked) by Yamaha.

The engraving is relatively modern. It also says "Designed in USA".

Hope somebody else can give some information.[/quote]

Usually "designed in USA" is not a good sign. Probably some old chinese stencil. From what Iv'e heard, they usually are not worth it.
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hyperbolica
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by hyperbolica »

The design looks like an old Blessing student model, due to the counterweight. And this may just be a copy of that. If it's a blessing, it might be worth what they are asking, if it;s a copy, you'll never know until you try it.
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spiwis
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by spiwis »

Hello all,

Thank you for all these informations,

I'll probably go back to see it this week, I'll be sure to get back to you.

Regards.
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spiwis
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by spiwis »

Hello all,

Finally, I bought the trombone for 120€.

Yes, I'm sure that it's a chinese copy but with its large bore the sound is good.

I cleaned it and it's like almost new, finally I'm happy, I didn't wanted buy an expensive instrument because my first instrument it's the trumpet so it's just for fun

Thank you all.Bye

Best regards