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About Colin 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
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Expert: Colin Murray - 8/17/2008
Question
First, I'm also a Murray! Now, I have a Conn I bought used in 1962. It was estimated to be about 25 years old then, and I'm curious as to how accurate that is. It has a 6" bell, is silver plated and has a great sound. Slide serial number is: 908043. Anything you can tell me about it is much appreciated. I stopped playing about 35 years ago and have just recently picked it up again and trying to get back in shape.
Answer
Hi Bob,
Always good to hear from another member of the clan! And also good to know you're getting back to playing trombone.
According to the serial number you provided, that trombone was made in 1962. Are you sure it was used when you bought it? Also, I'll need to know the model number to determine its value. If you look on the bell section just above the nut that locks the slide to the bell, you should find a model number like 6H or 48H or 24H- something ending with "H". The model number is also stamped at the top of the bottom outer slide tube, along with the serial number. Once I know the model number, I can tell you more.
Colin Murray
www.mrequipment.net
"It's not HOW you play, it's WHAT you play!"™
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