Overview
This instrument is a modified straight tenor trombone built around a Conn 8H rose brass bell paired with a custom .525 bore handslide with removable leadpipes.
The bell is the familiar Conn 8.5" rose brass 8H bell, presented here in an unlacquered finish. The bell section includes a custom yellow brass neckpipe and a standard Conn yellow brass tuning slide.
The slide is a custom medium-bore configuration featuring:
• .525 bore
• gold brass outer slide tubes
• nickel silver oversleeves
• nickel silver end crook
• removable leadpipes
The instrument has been serviced prior to arrival here and is ready for regular playing.
Included with the instrument:
• Bach 6½AL mouthpiece
• Blue Protec case (older style)
Player Perspective
This instrument should be viewed as a practical, budget-friendly straight tenor trombone assembled from quality Conn components and a medium-bore custom slide.
The .525 bore slide offers a little more breadth and depth of sound compared with smaller student instruments, while still remaining easier to manage than a typical .547 bore orchestral trombone.
For many players, this type of setup works well as:
• an all-around straight tenor
• an upgrade from a small student trombone
• a return-to-playing instrument for someone coming back after time away
Because the instrument uses a small shank mouthpiece, it remains compatible with equipment many advancing players already use.
In short, this is a straightforward, practical tenor trombone built from quality Conn components and priced with students and working players in mind.
Condition Summary
The instrument has been inspected and serviced prior to arrival.
• Bell is straight with no dents or dings
• Slide plating shows no wear issues on the inner tubes
• Slide alignment and action are good
• Overall condition is solid and ready for regular playing
Included with the instrument:
• Bach 6½AL mouthpiece
• Protec case (older blue style)
Questions Trombone Players Often Ask
Is this a standard Conn 8H configuration?
No. The bell section is a Conn 8H rose brass bell, but the instrument has been paired with a custom .525 bore slide with removable leadpipes. It plays more like a medium-bore straight tenor than a traditional large-bore orchestral 8H.
Who might find this instrument useful?
This setup can work well for advancing students, comeback players, or anyone looking for a straightforward straight tenor with a fuller sound than most entry-level instruments.
Does it use a small or large shank mouthpiece?
This instrument uses a small shank mouthpiece, and a Bach 6½AL is included.
Is this a good step up from a student trombone?
Yes. Many players moving beyond a small beginner instrument appreciate the broader sound of a medium-bore slide while still avoiding the size and weight of a large-bore trigger trombone.
Shipping & Fulfillment
This instrument will be carefully packed and shipped from The Brass Exchange in St. Louis, Missouri.
We use professional packing methods developed through thousands of instrument shipments, with tracking provided once the order is processed.
The Brass Exchange has been serving brass musicians worldwide since 2010, focusing on accurately represented instruments and knowledgeable support for players at every level.
Availability
This Conn straight tenor trombone is available now.
If you have questions about whether this instrument might fit your playing needs, feel free to reach out.
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