Expert: Kenton Scott - 7/9/2009

Question
Hello,  I have a G. Trombone would like to know more about it.
 It is highly engraved silver with copper inside slide. Engraved on horn is Acme Model, 'Solbron' (registered) Class A., trademark,  BOOSEY , Boosey & Co. Maker, 295 Regent Str. London.  88765.  Agents A.Eady & Co. Auckland.
 I inherited it from a elderly cousin who apparently won NZ competitions around the 1925/27 era.
 Would I need to insure it? Regards A Ferguson

Answer
It dates to around 1914.  G bass trombones are fun.  They need an extension handle on the slide because the slide is longer that a man's arm can reach.  It can play down to a low Db. It is a much smaller bore than any modern bass trombone, so it has a slightly different tone.  They aren't really used regularly anywhere anymore, but they are still a horn that bass trombonists are likely to collect (guess that's why I have one!)