Conn 8HT Rose Brass Thin Wall Dual Bore Tenor Trombone, pre-owned and in exceptional condition. This trombone features an 8.5" rose brass thin wall bell, providing a warm, rich sound with excellent projection — a signature characteristic admired by many professional and advancing players.
It is built with a straight neckpipe and a dual bore handslide (.525–.547), offering outstanding versatility for different playing styles and settings. The instrument includes three removable leadpipes: two designed for small shank mouthpieces and one for large shank, allowing you to customize the setup to match your preferred response and sound.
This trombone arrived in excellent condition and has received full shop service including chemical bath, slide inspection and adjustment, water key service, and a complete once-over to ensure it is in top playing condition. There are no dents or dings, and the slide action is superb — smooth, quiet, and tension-free, giving it an effortless feel across the entire range. Cosmetically, it remains in fantastic shape, reflecting careful ownership and maintenance.
Whether you’re performing in band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, or as a soloist, this Conn 8HT offers the flexibility to cover nearly any tenor trombone application. It comes with a lightweight and protective Thomann carbon fiber case — a perfect bonus for frequent travel or everyday use.
A new Conn 8HT today sells for over $3100 and is often difficult to find available. This 8HT has been sold and is now shown here as a reference in our Archive of Sold Instruments.
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What makes the Conn 8HT rose brass thin wall bell so desirable?
The rose brass thin wall bell on the Conn 8HT enhances warmth, depth, and projection while maintaining excellent clarity across dynamic ranges. "Thin wall" refers to a lighter gauge of alloy, which means the bell is more responsive and easier to manipulate, allowing players to shape phrases and adjust tonal color with less effort.
This design offers more flexibility to play with warmth and depth at softer dynamics and can "light up" with brilliance and power when pushed — a characteristic especially appreciated by jazz players who want to use a larger tenor but still achieve a vibrant, lively sound when needed. Many players value how it blends seamlessly within an ensemble yet carries enough presence for solo work. The combination of rose brass alloy and thin wall construction makes the Conn 8HT a favorite choice for those seeking an expressive, versatile, all-around tenor trombone.
