Expert: Kenton Scott - 2/23/2011

Question
Hello, I play lead trombone in a jazz band, we play difficult stuff like Chattanooga choo choo. My playing has never really been affected by a horn unless its a Blessing or chineese. I am not asking for an appraisal, just witch you think is a better for my position:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nice-old-trombone-Lidl-Brno-/130407198205?pt=Brass_Instrumen...
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/CONN-Shooting-Star-Trombone-F-Attachment-/120687849891?pt=Br...
Thanks, Kyle

Answer
Kyle,

I find it interesting that you are selecting between these two particular instruments.  I guess I'm suggesting that you may want to keep your options open and consider other horns as well.  

Select what price range you are interested in, and what features you want.  Do you want the F attachment?  Are you wanting bright sound of an older trombone, etc.?

As is always the case, the condition of the slide is going to be critical for playing the horn smoothly and comfortably.  So you may want to see if the seller will allow you to return it it if is not satisfactory.