FS or Trade: Interesting Medium Bore 8H
- dwn8ve
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Apr 02, 2018
This is an instrument I acquired in a trade awhile back and just has not been used as it should. I would prefer it go somewhere that it can get the play time it deserves.
Here is the email I received from the previous owner describing the instrument.
"The .525 slide section was hand made by Eric Edwards in the Dallas, Tx area. Unlacquered lightweight brass outers, narrow brass crook and nickel grips, Brassark MV36 leadpipe (small shank). Beautiful workmanship.
Slide action is excellent.
The bell section is a gen 2 Conn 8H in standard weight rose brass. What is special about it though, is that it was custom ordered by a prominent LA studio player with an 8 inch bell, rather than the regular 8 1/2 inch.
Together, the unique combination plays somewhat lighter, brighter and quicker than any 8H or Bach 36, with great projection and focus (due to the 8 inch bell imho).
It's a more commercial sounding medium bore with a nice open feel.
With a shallower mouthpiece it can play quite bright.
With a deeper mpc, it obviously sounds more traditional."
Would consider trades for altos, large bores, or trumpets (I know it is a trombone site, but I should work on my doubling chops :horror: )
Any questions, or offers let me know!
My email is:
Bass
Trombone
Chris
@gmail.com
Here is the email I received from the previous owner describing the instrument.
"The .525 slide section was hand made by Eric Edwards in the Dallas, Tx area. Unlacquered lightweight brass outers, narrow brass crook and nickel grips, Brassark MV36 leadpipe (small shank). Beautiful workmanship.
Slide action is excellent.
The bell section is a gen 2 Conn 8H in standard weight rose brass. What is special about it though, is that it was custom ordered by a prominent LA studio player with an 8 inch bell, rather than the regular 8 1/2 inch.
Together, the unique combination plays somewhat lighter, brighter and quicker than any 8H or Bach 36, with great projection and focus (due to the 8 inch bell imho).
It's a more commercial sounding medium bore with a nice open feel.
With a shallower mouthpiece it can play quite bright.
With a deeper mpc, it obviously sounds more traditional."
Would consider trades for altos, large bores, or trumpets (I know it is a trombone site, but I should work on my doubling chops :horror: )
Any questions, or offers let me know!
My email is:
Bass
Trombone
Chris
@gmail.com
- dwn8ve
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Apr 02, 2018
Selling outright Incould let it go for $1,000 plus shipping.
- PhilipEdCarlson
- Posts: 111
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
Any pics?
What's Gen2?
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My guess:
Gen1 - Elkhart
Gen2 - Abilene
Gen3 - ??? (Wherever they were made most recently)
Gen4 - New Elkhart
What's Gen2?
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My guess:
Gen1 - Elkhart
Gen2 - Abilene
Gen3 - ??? (Wherever they were made most recently)
Gen4 - New Elkhart
- dwn8ve
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Apr 02, 2018
[quote="PhilipEdCarlson"]Any pics?
What's Gen2?
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My guess:
Gen1 - Elkhart
Gen2 - Abilene
Gen3 - ??? (Wherever they were made most recently)
Gen4 - New Elkhart[/quote]
You can access photos here.
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From my understanding, gen 2 was What Conn dubbed their instruments after a redesign in the 1980’s. This was after production moved from Elkhart to Abilene.
What's Gen2?
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My guess:
Gen1 - Elkhart
Gen2 - Abilene
Gen3 - ??? (Wherever they were made most recently)
Gen4 - New Elkhart[/quote]
You can access photos here.
From my understanding, gen 2 was What Conn dubbed their instruments after a redesign in the 1980’s. This was after production moved from Elkhart to Abilene.
- dwn8ve
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Apr 02, 2018
Instrument is still available. Will be at ITF this week and can bring it if insterested to try it. Just let me know!
- ebrenner
- Posts: 118
- Joined: May 07, 2018
Would you consider selling just the bell section? If so, send me an email at <EMAIL email="ebrenner@comcast.net">ebrenner@comcast.net</EMAIL>
- dwn8ve
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- dwn8ve
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Apr 02, 2018
Bell section has sold. If anyone is looking for a nice medium bore slide for a project, let me know!
- dwn8ve
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Apr 02, 2018
Just responded to the email.
Off hand I do not know how the width compares. If I had an 88H handy I would compare and let you know.
Off hand I do not know how the width compares. If I had an 88H handy I would compare and let you know.
- Chiptingle
- Posts: 87
- Joined: Apr 30, 2018
Hi,
Are you comfortable quoting a price on the slide? Ever try it on a 79H or similar horn?
Are you comfortable quoting a price on the slide? Ever try it on a 79H or similar horn?
- hyperbolica
- Posts: 3990
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="Chiptingle"]... Ever try it on a 79H or similar horn?[/quote]
No, it won't fit a 79/78h. It fits 8/88h. Compatible with the Conn SLXXXX slides. I think it's slightly narrower than an 8h slide (uses 50h crook).
No, it won't fit a 79/78h. It fits 8/88h. Compatible with the Conn SLXXXX slides. I think it's slightly narrower than an 8h slide (uses 50h crook).
- hoy127
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
I have a very resonant rose brass 50H bell with trigger removed. Looking to upgrade the slide. I could probably get the tenon on the bell changed to accept this slide. How much?
Stephen
Stephen
- PhilipEdCarlson
- Posts: 111
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
I think I would <I>love</I> your slide on my 88HCL!
But, I just bought a Hammond A-105 and think I'll be a month or two before I can save up the $400... I actually was working at saving for the whole horn, but then about the time you sold the bell I started filling out my DE collection and got distracted by that organ!
But, I just bought a Hammond A-105 and think I'll be a month or two before I can save up the $400... I actually was working at saving for the whole horn, but then about the time you sold the bell I started filling out my DE collection and got distracted by that organ!