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| Conn trombone | 9/6/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Hey, it's Ron again. I was searching around on eBay, and found a used Conn trombone. The seller ...
A: It looks like a 4H to me. Unless this 4H is a one-off custom model, it should have a 7" bell, and a ...
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| old Conn 88H | 9/6/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I'm looking to sell my Conn 88H (SN K61409, circa 1967). It merely needs some TLC and the lacquer is ...
A: I don't really see a question here, so I'll assume you're wanting to know what it may be worth. Some ...
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| trombone water key | 9/6/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I'm just getting the trombone I've only had it for two days and I was wondering what the water key ...
A: Welcome to the world of trombone! The water key (also known as the condensation key or "spit ...
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| conn trombone | 9/5/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I recently came across a conn trombone. It has the silvery gray round thing that says conn. It ...
A: What you have is indeed a 16H "Director" model made in May of 1977. It was made in Abilene, Texas, ...
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| trombone | 9/5/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: My son is starting the begining band this year. He wants to play the trumpet. His father also played ...
A: If he's really determined to play the trumpet, he'll find a way. On the other hand, if he's willing ...
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| trombone | 9/5/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: My son is starting the begining band this year. He wants to play the trumpet. His father also played ...
A: At the risk of alienating the band instructor (or you), let me offer my opinion. I believe the ...
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| TR 169 Bass Trombone | 9/1/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have a Kleinhammer model Holton TR 169 double valve Bass Trombone. I was curious as to the year it ...
A: I'd be afraid of the D slide as it is on Jeff Reynold's CD- it definitely wouldn't work in a big ...
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| TR 169 Bass Trombone | 8/30/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have a Kleinhammer model Holton TR 169 double valve Bass Trombone. I was curious as to the year it ...
A: First of all, lucky you to have one of those horns! It was made in 1965. I'd love to see a photo ...
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| valve section | 8/29/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I'm thinking of switching from trumpet to valve trombone. Just so happens I have an old King 2B and ...
A: King still makes a 3B valve trombone (model 2166) so you should be able to order a valve section ...
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| trombone elkhart band inst co | 8/28/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: We have a trombone and we are deciding if it is worth "fixing" for our son. It has a heart with an ...
A: The Elkhart Band instrument company was around in the early 20th century and was merged with the ...
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| Bach Omega Trombone | 8/27/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Want to sell it. #61141 on it. No idea of its value...can you help ANSWER: Hi Gerry, The Bach ...
A: By "public ads" I assume you're talking about Craigslist and Kijiji. If not, try them! If that ...
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| TB200 or TB300 | 8/26/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Colin - YOu have great trombone knowledge so here is another question for you... How can I tell the ...
A: Here's a TB200 in its case: http://images.wwbw.com/products/extra/Bach/22328_338506.jpg If you have ...
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| Bach trombone oldie, a goodie??? | 8/26/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: how can i tell the model and style of the trombone? The serial number is B30878, which is 1978? I ...
A: As a rule, unless a dent decreases the diameter of a tube by more than 25%, it probably won't make a ...
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| Restoring/cleaning a vintage silver trombone | 8/24/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I recently acquired an old Silver trombone, mouthpiece is marked Vincent Bach, bell is stamped with ...
A: Since you can use any mouthpiece with just about any trombone, the trombone you have is not ...
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| Bach Omega Trombone | 8/23/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Want to sell it. #61141 on it. No idea of its value...can you help
A: The Bach Omega was limited-edition trombone sold to selected Bach dealers (it's now discontinued). ...
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| Trombone Value | 8/21/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I would like to sell my husband's trombone but have no idea what the value is. It is a Bach USA ...
A: Without seeing it, based on your description, I'd say it's a Bach TB200, their intermediate model. ...
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| Trombone Mouthpieces | 8/19/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: what is the difference between a 5g mouthpiece and a 5
A: The Bach 5 and 5G both have the same cup diameter and rim shape (supposedly), but the 5G has a ...
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| Conn | 8/17/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: First, I'm also a Murray! Now, I have a Conn I bought used in 1962. It was estimated to be about ...
A: Always good to hear from another member of the clan! And also good to know you're getting back to ...
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| FE Olds & Son Trombone | 8/15/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have an Olds trombone that I am trying to determine the approximate value of. On the bell it says ...
A: Your trombone was probably made around 1956-57, and retailed for $195 at that time. The Studio ...
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| Date manufactured | 8/14/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have a Super Olds B flat,gold bell, silver slide horn with a number of 13107. Would you know ...
A: According to the website "Olds Central", that trombone was made around 1940-41. I'm assuming you ...
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| Bach trombone oldie, a goodie??? | 8/14/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: how can i tell the model and style of the trombone? The serial number is B30878, which is 1978? I ...
A: If the serial number didn't have a "B" before the numbers, it was made in 1978, but this isn't the ...
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| Bach Trombone Model? | 8/3/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: My son wants to sell his trombone. I need to know the model and type. It has Bach USA on the bell ...
A: I would guess you have a Bach TB300, which is their student model trombone. Look on the bell section ...
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| King Trombone | 8/3/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I'm going to be a senior in high school this year, and im looking to buy a new horn since i'll be ...
A: I would suggest looking at a Conn 6H or 48H- there are a number of them on Ebay right now and they ...
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| Frank Holten "Special" Trombone | 8/2/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I played a Frank Holten "Special Trombone in the early 50's. The Pat. # is 10-27-03 and the number ...
A: Your trombone was built around 1913. The extra 'attachment" you're referring to is the extra tuning ...
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| antique Trombone- Holton | 8/2/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have a 1926 Holton presentation model trombone made for and presented to R H Leissman by Frank ...
A: According to serial number lists, that trombone was made in 1932. I wouldn't want to give it a ...
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| Nova Trombone | 7/25/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I recently purchased a vintage Nova Los Angeles Tenor Trombone. It looks to be a 1940's or 1950's ...
A: I've seen the Nova name on stencil horns made in Germany or Czechslovakia, but never anything marked ...
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| new inner slides? | 7/23/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have a Conn 48H "Constellation" I purchased new in 1962. The horn is in excellent condition ...
A: Yes, it's definitely worth replacing the inner slide tubes. The good news is that since the 48H has ...
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| Selmer Trombone | 7/23/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Slide has engraved-K-MODIFIED- Special-23-3352 logo-made in france.I can send a photo to your email. ...
A: Selmer K-Modified trombones aren't that common, but they're not that valuable either. One in pretty ...
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| Age and value of Olds Custom P-16 | 7/19/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have and Olds P-16 Custom trombone that I'm trying to sell, but I don't know how to value it. On ...
A: The P-16 you have was made in early 1978 in the last days of the Olds brand. It was their ...
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| can't find information on trombone I purchased | 7/17/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I just purchase a trombone from a mental hospital auction. It has DAV HAN, made in france, 35305 ...
A: It would appear the name you furnished is incomplete. If you could forward a photo of the bell ...
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| Trombone | 7/17/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I am a very active and very good Trombone player. As you know Trombone is on the bass clef. Recently ...
A: Learning to read treble clef won't hurt your trombone playing at all, though you may lose a few ...
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| CG Conn trombone | 7/15/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have an old B flat tenor CONN Trombone with the first 3 of the serial being 319. All of the ...
A: For more info on the Conn 24H, click on this ...
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| CG Conn trombone | 7/15/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have an old B flat tenor CONN Trombone with the first 3 of the serial being 319. All of the ...
A: If your trombone's serial number is six digits starting with 319..., it was probably made in 1947. ...
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| F.E. Olds Trombone | 7/13/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I found my late dad's trombone this week while cleaning up my parents house- what a thrill! It ...
A: The Ambassador was Olds' student line instrument, and was introduced (supposedly) around 1948. The ...
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| Replating inner slides | 7/3/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: The plating of the inner slides of my old Conn 32H is worn. Is replating a good alternative or do I ...
A: It's very difficult to successfully replate slide tubes. First, you have to remove the old plating, ...
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| slide repair | 6/28/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Hello I have a trombone that has a dent in the outer slide and I would like to know can I go to an ...
A: The short answer is, not likely. To repair a dent in a slide tube, you need a hard steel rod that is ...
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| TROMBONE | 6/27/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I HAVE A RICHARDS MUSIC COPR TROMBONE MODEL# T053 SERIAL#213912 WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT IT?
A: If it says J.G. Richards Co. on it, then it came from a Cleveland music store in operation in the ...
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| student rombone | 6/19/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Background: My son (4th grade) just finished his first year of trombone playing snd seems to like ...
A: Ebay MAY be cheaper, but unless you know exactly what you're looking for and/or the trombone is ...
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| Bach Strad Trombone Age | 6/15/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: I have a Bach Stradivarius 36BO Trombone I bought from a music mart a few years ago used. I was just ...
A: Bach has only published official serial number lists until 1994, where they reach 119000. I would ...
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| Yamaha YSL-356R | 6/6/2008 | Colin Murray |
Q: Is there a website or any other way to see Yamaha serial number lists? I'm trying to find the date ...
A: Yamaha serial number lists aren't published as far as I can tell, but I may be able to find out for ...
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