Have been considering several instruments recently for purchase, and one of the models I've anticipated trying is Edwards' T369-AR. Anyone know of any locations I can find this in stock? Been searching the internet for days trying to find one. There is only one model on Reverb from Barnett exchange, used in near mint condition, though it is in satin lacquer. While I'm sure it plays just as well as a regular lacquer model, I do not particularly like the way satin looks on this trombone, and if I am paying around 6k for a horn, I think it's justified to have it look nice, am I wrong?

Bit of an educational moment, what does Satin Lacquer do for the horn compared to regular? Any differences in sound, wear and tear, protection, etc. ?

There is no difference between satin lacquer and bright lacquer, in any regard. The only thing that changes in manufacture is the metal is finished with a scratch brush wheel, as opposed to a rouge buffing wheel. It is lacquered with the same lacquer. There is no sound, or longevity difference at all

They'll be one coming up for sale soon at brassark.com.

The more popular Edwards and Shires models seem to be getting harder to find at retailers these days. You might luck into finding one at one of their preferred retail partners, as well as the occasional lightly used one, but they sell quickly.

Best bet is to either go to the factory, or to attend a major trombone event where they have a booth with their products.

Jim Scott

If you are going to spend 6K on a horn why not visit the factory? Airfare into Chicago or Milwaukee are pretty affordable. Rent a car. Edwards/Getzen has a special rate at the Hampton Inn in Elkhorn that makes it affordable to stay there. You may think you want that model but you might end up with something completely different. Also you are close to M&W and Greenhoe/Schilke. I did this less than a year ago and I was so glad I made the pilgrimage.

[quote="MTbassbone"]If you are going to spend 6K on a horn why not visit the factory? Airfare into Chicago or Milwaukee are pretty affordable. Rent a car. Edwards/Getzen has a special rate at the Hampton Inn in Elkhorn that makes it affordable to stay there. You may think you want that model but you might end up with something completely different. Also you are close to M&W and Greenhoe/Schilke. I did this less than a year ago and I was so glad I made the pilgrimage.[/quote] This. While the Harmonic Pillars are designed to let pretty much anyone "dial in" the T-396A, going to the factory can be very enlightening. Also, it's possible that one of their other horns may be a better match.

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If you are going to spend 6K on a horn why not visit the factory? Airfare into Chicago or Milwaukee are pretty affordable. Rent a car. Edwards/Getzen has a special rate at the Hampton Inn in Elkhorn that makes it affordable to stay there. You may think you want that model but you might end up with something completely different. Also you are close to M&W and Greenhoe/Schilke. I did this less than a year ago and I was so glad I made the pilgrimage.[/quote] This. While the Harmonic Pillars are designed to let pretty much anyone "dial in" the T-396A, going to the factory can be very enlightening. Also, it's possible that one of their other horns may be a better match.
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That's how it was for me. I figured I would walk out with axial valves and a single bore slide. Ended up with conventional rotors and a dual bore slide. Plus they customized the leadpipe for me.