I ordered a Stephens bass trombone

[GabrielRice]

Subject line says it...I had an afternoon off from teaching at Kinhaven today and went to visit Steve Shires to try bass trombone #2, which he just completed (at least to the point that it's playable - some final fitting to do and then lacquer). I loved it, especially when swapping for the slightly lighter bell owned by TromboneChat member Tim Foley, who came by to say hi and make his Stephens bass trombone #1 available for comparison (Thanks Tim!). It sounds glorious and is easier to play than either my current Greenhoe/Bach setup or the Shires I was playing previously.

[Bach5G]

Lucky man. A colleague showed up with a Stephens tenor recently. Very nice.

[WilliamLang]

That's great to hear! I can't wait to try one out down the road

[Burgerbob]

Nickel/gold?

[GabrielRice]

Spec details tbd, but most likely yellow brass all around with a nickel slide crook.

[BassBoneFL]

One is supposed to be in route to Tampa soon, am looking forward to trying it.

[SamBTbrn]

How did Steve's valves play when doubled up? (I'm assuming it was two of his new valve inline?)

Exciting!!!

[GabrielRice]

How did Steve's valves play when doubled up? (I'm assuming it was two of his new valve inline?)

Yes, double inline. They play fantastically well - easy to center the pitch, extremely fluid and continuous feel between valve combinations and the open horn.

[Bach5G]

How did Steve's valves play when doubled up? (I'm assuming it was two of his new valve inline?)

Yes, double inline. They play fantastically well - easy to center the pitch, extremely fluid and continuous feel between valve combinations and the open horn.

As one would expect of Steve.

[Digidog]

Congrats to an incoming new horn!!

I hope you two match instantly, perfectly and happily.

[WGWTR180]

Congratulations Gabe!!

[TomInME]

Hope to hear it sometime!

[Kbiggs]

Congratulations! Let us know when it arrives. Post some samples?