New Greenhoe small bore
- JohntheTheologian
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A noticed on a FB post that Greenhoe had new small bore-- the GC2-N-- .500 bore with nickel bell and rose brass slide.
I wonder if this is an attempt to produce a horn that resembles the old Conn 48H?
Here's a link to Greenhoe's small bores.
https://www.greenhoe.com/products/small-bore-trombones/
I wonder if this is an attempt to produce a horn that resembles the old Conn 48H?
Here's a link to Greenhoe's small bores.
https://www.greenhoe.com/products/small-bore-trombones/
- Finetales
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- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
They're really good. Greenhoe had a GC2-Y and GC2-N at ITF and I thought they were both excellent, maybe my favorite small bores at the show.
- DaveAshley
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- Joined: Aug 01, 2018
You’ll want to check out this video:
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- RJMason
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The GC2-N was released a couple years ago along with the GC2-Y. It’s just that there haven’t been a lot of people playing them in the wild. They are really nice horns. I actually like the nickel slide of the Y with the N bell…almost like a Rath 10 with an 8 inch bell. It’s definitely a tip of the hat to the 48H, though the design is a little bit more king 2B with the crooks Gary designed.
My GC2-Y broke on a rehearsal and Schilke fixed it, but out of fear of it happening again I sold it. I am assuming they have beefed up the braces and brazing work in the following years as mine was a very early example (I hope they learned from what happened to me).
My GC2-Y broke on a rehearsal and Schilke fixed it, but out of fear of it happening again I sold it. I am assuming they have beefed up the braces and brazing work in the following years as mine was a very early example (I hope they learned from what happened to me).
- CalgaryTbone
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- Joined: May 10, 2018
I tried both of these horns at the ITF and really enjoyed them. All of the Schilke/Greenhoe horns were really good - I kept coming back to them every time I stopped in the vender rooms.
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- Rusty
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[quote="RJMason"]My GC2-Y broke on a rehearsal and Schilke fixed it, but out of fear of it happening again I sold it. I am assuming they have beefed up the braces and brazing work in the following years as mine was a very early example (I hope they learned from what happened to me).[/quote]
I read this recently on a Brass Exchange write up on a GC2-Y for sale
“One of the things we noticed while play-testing the GC2-Y is how light it feels compared to vintage trombones—especially the classic Conn 6H that inspired this design. For this exact model in stock, we worked with the factory to slightly modify the bell brace tubing, adding just a bit of extra weight in the hand bracing. The result is improved balance, and that added mass also translates into more energy and depth in the sound output. We think you’ll notice the difference right away.”
Not sure if they’ve beefed up the bracing all round, but sounds like they might be a little more robust.
I read this recently on a Brass Exchange write up on a GC2-Y for sale
“One of the things we noticed while play-testing the GC2-Y is how light it feels compared to vintage trombones—especially the classic Conn 6H that inspired this design. For this exact model in stock, we worked with the factory to slightly modify the bell brace tubing, adding just a bit of extra weight in the hand bracing. The result is improved balance, and that added mass also translates into more energy and depth in the sound output. We think you’ll notice the difference right away.”
Not sure if they’ve beefed up the bracing all round, but sounds like they might be a little more robust.
- RJMason
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- Joined: Jun 05, 2018
[quote="Rusty"]
I read this recently on a Brass Exchange write up on a GC2-Y for sale
“One of the things we noticed while play-testing the GC2-Y is how light it feels compared to vintage trombones—especially the classic Conn 6H that inspired this design. For this exact model in stock, we worked with the factory to slightly modify the bell brace tubing, adding just a bit of extra weight in the hand bracing. The result is improved balance, and that added mass also translates into more energy and depth in the sound output. We think you’ll notice the difference right away.”
Not sure if they’ve beefed up the bracing all round, but sounds like they might be a little more robust.[/quote]
That’s exactly where the horn came apart so I’m glad they took Doug’s advice and made that adjustment. I’m sure they play even better now.
I read this recently on a Brass Exchange write up on a GC2-Y for sale
“One of the things we noticed while play-testing the GC2-Y is how light it feels compared to vintage trombones—especially the classic Conn 6H that inspired this design. For this exact model in stock, we worked with the factory to slightly modify the bell brace tubing, adding just a bit of extra weight in the hand bracing. The result is improved balance, and that added mass also translates into more energy and depth in the sound output. We think you’ll notice the difference right away.”
Not sure if they’ve beefed up the bracing all round, but sounds like they might be a little more robust.[/quote]
That’s exactly where the horn came apart so I’m glad they took Doug’s advice and made that adjustment. I’m sure they play even better now.
- dembones
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- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
I've had the GC2-N since November. I've had a lot of horns over the years, this is the best IMO without a doubt. Beautifully made, slide is *perfect*, response is even top to bottom, and I love the tone I get. Very responsive, warm rich tone, with less effort.