Help identifying old Conn
- Jix
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I picked up this conn trombone from Ebay but I can't figure out what model it is. From the serial number on the slide, GJ8700, I think it's from the 70s
Any help you can offer on identifying the model, year and location of manufacture would be appreciated
Any help you can offer on identifying the model, year and location of manufacture would be appreciated
- BGuttman
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Looks to me like a 50H Director. Especially if it takes a small shank mouthpiece.
- Jix
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So it's a "bass" trombone with a small shank mouthpiece and plays like a tenor?
I've been out of playing brass for about 9 years (Tuba player by training but started on trombone) but my son is starting band and chose trombone. So I bought him a Yamaha student model and picked this up so I could play with him and give him some lessons. I think it will work fine for that but the overall purpose of this model is a head scratcher.
Thank you for the info
I've been out of playing brass for about 9 years (Tuba player by training but started on trombone) but my son is starting band and chose trombone. So I bought him a Yamaha student model and picked this up so I could play with him and give him some lessons. I think it will work fine for that but the overall purpose of this model is a head scratcher.
Thank you for the info
- Mamaposaune
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Yes, 50H Director, .525 slide. Conn's intermediate back in the 60's/early 70's.
- BGuttman
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It's not a true bass trombone, although it could serve as one for a beginner learning F-attachment. As Mamaposaune said, it's an intermediate tenor. When your son wants his first F-attachment horn this one will be ideal.
- Jix
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- Joined: Apr 23, 2022
Awesome, that is exactly what I was thinking of doing when he was ready for a better instrument. I may even get the dents removed. The slide is surprisingly good.