Overview
This Conn-Greenhoe bass trombone, built from a Conn 62H bell section paired with Greenhoe independent Gb/D valves, has now been sold and is preserved here as part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments.
The instrument came from the estate of a professional orchestral musician and represented a classic Conn-Greenhoe configuration — merging Conn’s warm rose-brass bass trombone voice with the smooth, open response of Greenhoe’s independent valve system. Highlights included a 9.5" rose-brass 62H bell, rose-brass main tuning slide, yellow-brass valve slides, and a standard-weight .562 bore Conn handslide with removable leadpipe.
Before sale, the trombone received full in-house preparation at The Brass Exchange, including chemical cleaning, valve alignment, linkage adjustment, and slide inspection. The horn showed only normal cosmetic wear with no structural concerns and played with the broad, resonant tone Conn bass trombones are known for.
Conn-Greenhoe bass trombones remain highly respected among players seeking the traditional Conn feel combined with modern valve reliability. Instruments from professional estates often surface only occasionally, making well-maintained examples like this important both as performance instruments and historical references.
📚 Historical Perspective
Conn-Greenhoe trombones document a unique period in bass trombone history when Gary Greenhoe’s valve design was combined with classic Conn 62H components. Many orchestral players adopted these instruments for their open low register and balanced response.
Later Schilke-Greenhoe GC-series models represent modern production under new ownership, while original Conn-Greenhoe builds preserve the earlier Wisconsin-era approach to design and construction. Archive listings like this help players compare Conn-Greenhoe instruments with later Greenhoe and traditional Conn bass trombones.
🔧 Availability & Archive Status
This Conn-Greenhoe bass trombone has been sold and is now shown here as a historical reference for players researching Conn-Greenhoe bass trombone configurations.
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📌 Archive Reference Note
This Conn-Greenhoe bass trombone is now part of our Archive of Sold instruments, helping collectors and players compare Conn 62H-based bass trombones and Greenhoe valve systems.
