In any picture I’ve ever seen of him with a trombone, he had an 88H. Don’t know the mouthpiece.
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:29 pm
by Burgerbob
I believe it says "Trombone" in the title of the album, right there
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:41 pm
by vintage88h
Burgerbob wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:29 pm
I believe it says "Trombone" in the title of the album, right there
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:24 pm
by harrisonreed
It's a drawing of a 3BF though
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:08 pm
by CalgaryTbone
I believe that he played an 88H with a Bach 6.5AL.
Jim Scott
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:10 pm
by nopos
Dillon Music currently has four of his instruments for sale; all Conns from 1950/60, 2x8H, 88H and a 35H alto.
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:21 pm
by CalgaryTbone
nopos wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:10 pm
Dillon Music currently has four of his instruments for sale; all Conns from 1950/60, 2x8H, 88H and a 35H alto.
That's right - I remember seeing those on the Dillon site. One of the 8H's is a rare (for that period) yellow brass horn as I remember. I can't justify buying any more horns without moving some out of here first, but I would love to make a trip to Dillons to try those! He was a beautiful player! I bet they are great instruments!
Jim Scott
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:29 pm
by bitbckt
Several of those have already left the building. I believe only the 35H is actually still there.
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:27 pm
by modelerdc
I've seen pictures of him with what looks like the common Conn Remington on a 88H. Don't know if that's what he played on most of the time. I knew someone who studied with him, and I remember this player said that Smith was adamant that some kind of chap stick be used while playing as it promoted lip necessary lip motion .This was many years ago, so take that with a grain of salt.
nopos wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:10 pm
Dillon Music currently has four of his instruments for sale; all Conns from 1950/60, 2x8H, 88H and a 35H alto.
That's right - I remember seeing those on the Dillon site. One of the 8H's is a rare (for that period) yellow brass horn as I remember. I can't justify buying any more horns without moving some out of here first, but I would love to make a trip to Dillons to try those! He was a beautiful player! I bet they are great instruments!
Jim Scott
I have bought this yellow brass 8h which belonged to H.C Smith. Arrived two days ago.
AMAZING HORN!!!!
Re: H.C. Smith equipment
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:52 pm
by CalgaryTbone
Congratulations! The Conns from that era have such character to their sound. Enjoy!
