Conn 78H Vintage 1949 SN 385581, Made in Elkhart, IN. Has 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell with unsoldered rim. Most of the 78's that we have seen here over the years have 8" bell. Super rare model. Has .522 bore gold brass handslide, nickel silver endcrook, for small shank trombone mouthpiece. Handslide was made without a slide lock. This horn was designed with versatility in mind. It can be played big or small. Orchestra Pops, Concert Band or Jazz. Would make an excellent medium bore jazz horn especially for solo and acoustic music. Sound is big and full, projects much greater than smaller size horns, yet isn't too big to where your sound gets lost in between the bright sounding saxes and trumpets. This is the size/model along with the Bach 36 that most of the orchestra guys were playing up till the 1950's when the 88H was introduced. Still today is a great sound for all around trombone use.
The entire instrument has been refinished with modern baked on lacquer. No signs of any previous damage. Handslide tubes are very good, and without any plating defects, "Conn Wear" not visible on these inners,
Includes a newer lightweight case.
In stock for immediate delivery.
