AboutColin Murray Expertise I can answer about trombone equipment (instruments, mouthpieces, used horns, etc) and
trombone (especially bass trombone) playing. If I don't know right away, I have an extensive
network of experts to call on. I can't help you get a date.
Experience 25 years as professional bass trombonist (playing in big bands,orchestras, theatre, etc), 20 years as brass repair technician and retail and wholesale sales. Bass trombone instructor at Humber College, Toronto. Creator of website www.mrequipment.net - all about brass and woodwind gear and the people behind it.
Organizations National Association of Music Merchants, American Federation of Musicians, International Trombone Association
Education/Credentials B.Mus, L.Mus (Performance) McGill University, Montreal
Expert: Colin Murray Date: 7/17/2008 Subject: can't find information on trombone I purchased
Question I just purchase a trombone from a mental hospital auction. It has DAV HAN,
made in france, 35305 inscribed on it. I can't find anything on the internet
about this instrument. I would say the case is 40-60 years old. It is in
excellent shape with just a little finish faded off at the slide handle. I sell this
to local kids at great prices that they can afford. I don't know what kind of
quality this horn is. Thanks for some thoughts on it.
Answer Hi Michael,
It would appear the name you furnished is incomplete. If you could forward a photo of the bell engraving, and a photo of the whole instrument and case, I could probably give you an idea of its origin and worth.
Thanks,
Colin Murray
www.mrequipment.net
"It's not HOW you play, it's WHAT you play!"™
