A trombone-shaped object

P
Posaunus
Posts: 5018
Joined: Mar 23, 2018

by Posaunus »

I suppose these listings are all over eBay, but I haven't been there for a while, and was amused to have this one pop up:

<LINK_TEXT text="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Gold-Alto- ... 0290.m3507">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Gold-Alto-Student-Bb-Tone-B-flat-Trombone-School-Band-with-Case-Care-Kit/401168426171?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D8fe9a949d5b740688bb6673168af6861%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D163075502567%26itm%3D401168426171&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507</LINK_TEXT>

From our friends in China, we have a quite versatile "gold alto B-flat trombone." From the photos it can readily be played either light-handed or reft-handed. And only $77.50 (or best offer) - including FREE "Random Delivery" shipping. With a case. And a "Cupronickel Mouthpiece Cleaning Stick" - and a (randomly selected) pair of gloves (!) to complete the package. Shipped (it says) from Dayton, New Jersey.

We all should have one of these. At this price, perhaps two or more!
B
BGuttman
Posts: 7368
Joined: Mar 22, 2018

by BGuttman »

Ammoon is not Chinese, but Indian. There is a Trent Hamilton video about one where he describes it as a "soul destroying experience". Yet he manages to get a few good notes out of it.
G
greenbean
Posts: 1958
Joined: Mar 23, 2018

by greenbean »

It is stamped Made in China. Maybe it is an Indian company outsourcing it to China. That is comforting, isn't it?

Anyway, thanks for the chuckle! I like how the horn will be randomly silver or gold!...
B
BGuttman
Posts: 7368
Joined: Mar 22, 2018

by BGuttman »

[quote="greenbean"]... I like how the horn will be randomly silver or gold!...[/quote]

I guess that means that the person in the warehouse picking out the instrument can't read the label to tell which finish you ordered. :evil:
J
JasonDonnelly
Posts: 129
Joined: Apr 23, 2018

by JasonDonnelly »

I love how they use a picture of Jörgen van Rijen playing an actual alto trombone to sell it...
D
davebb
Posts: 64
Joined: Mar 23, 2018

by davebb »

I wonder if the gloves are intended to protect the instrument or your hands.
D
dukesboneman
Posts: 935
Joined: Apr 02, 2018

by dukesboneman »

The case is most likely the best part