FS: Full Custom Tuning-in-Slide Independent Bass Trombone ($3700 OBO)
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 3:21 pm
Hello!
After a few years of solid use, I regrettably have to sell my bass trombone. This is a very different horn, and has a wonderful sound. I've played this horn in professional orchestras, big bands, quintets, and many other vanguards. It's one of the most versatile horns I've played.
The whole horn was built by Paul Abel in Rochester, NY. Almost all of the parts are vintage (60s-70s).
The slide is composed of a few 70-series Conn Bass Trombones. It's a completely custom Tuning-in-Slide setup. I had a seamed copper BH62 BrassArk leadpipe put in, press-fit.
The bell section has two independent rotors (one from a 60H, and one from a 72H), and a lovely copper 60H bell crook. Really makes the horn sound distinctive. The tubing on the valves are from Greenhoe. The bell itself is a Bach 50B Bell. It's one of the thinnest bells I've played, and it really sings!
The whole horn (except for some parts of the slide tubing) is unlaquered. There is no red-rot, and the horn is a very sturdy build. I've had Eric Peterson in Minneapolis go over the whole instrument and solidify things.
The horn plays like a Conn, and sounds sort of like a Bach. Almost the best of both worlds!
Pictures are available at https://imgur.com/a/JmW9P
If you are interested, or want to see more pictures or playing samples, feel free to contact me. I will include a one year old Protec ProPac case in with the sale.
Asking $3700 OBO! Buyer pays shipping.
Thanks for looking!
After a few years of solid use, I regrettably have to sell my bass trombone. This is a very different horn, and has a wonderful sound. I've played this horn in professional orchestras, big bands, quintets, and many other vanguards. It's one of the most versatile horns I've played.
The whole horn was built by Paul Abel in Rochester, NY. Almost all of the parts are vintage (60s-70s).
The slide is composed of a few 70-series Conn Bass Trombones. It's a completely custom Tuning-in-Slide setup. I had a seamed copper BH62 BrassArk leadpipe put in, press-fit.
The bell section has two independent rotors (one from a 60H, and one from a 72H), and a lovely copper 60H bell crook. Really makes the horn sound distinctive. The tubing on the valves are from Greenhoe. The bell itself is a Bach 50B Bell. It's one of the thinnest bells I've played, and it really sings!
The whole horn (except for some parts of the slide tubing) is unlaquered. There is no red-rot, and the horn is a very sturdy build. I've had Eric Peterson in Minneapolis go over the whole instrument and solidify things.
The horn plays like a Conn, and sounds sort of like a Bach. Almost the best of both worlds!
Pictures are available at https://imgur.com/a/JmW9P
If you are interested, or want to see more pictures or playing samples, feel free to contact me. I will include a one year old Protec ProPac case in with the sale.
Asking $3700 OBO! Buyer pays shipping.
Thanks for looking!