Overview
This Conn 8H B.A.C. Customized Large Bore Tenor Trombone features an Elkhart-era Conn 8H bell section rebuilt and modified by B.A.C. Custom Trombones in Kansas City. The instrument retains classic Conn large-bore .547 design proportions while incorporating modern custom work.
Modifications include a nickel silver tuning slide and neckpipe, custom balance weight, and a handslide fitted with three removable S.E. Shires leadpipes for adjustable response. The trombone remained structurally sound and played reliably following inspection. A Protec Max case was included.
Custom B.A.C. instruments are recognized for distinctive craftsmanship and individualized design work while preserving the core character of classic American trombones.
Player Perspective
Conn 8H trombones are long-established large-bore tenor designs used in orchestral, band, jazz, and commercial settings. Customized instruments like this one combine familiar Conn mechanics with modern customization, allowing players to tailor response and ergonomics to their preferences.
Clean customized examples can be attractive to musicians looking for a traditional Conn platform with unique features and appearance.
📸 Photography From Our Early Archive
These photos come from an earlier period in The Brass Exchange photography workflow when white-balance calibration and lighting methods were still evolving. While our process has improved significantly over time, these images remain part of our shop’s history and document instruments we were honored to handle.
They also reflect our long-standing interest in fine-art photography of brass instruments and how to photograph musical instruments accurately for players and collectors.
🔧 Availability & Archive Status
This Conn 8H B.A.C. Customized Tenor Trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.
Archive pages remain published so players, teachers, and collectors can research models and market history. If you are looking for a similar Conn trombone or considering selling your own instrument, we are always happy to help.
👉 Browse our current trombone inventory here:
https://thebrass-exchange.com/trombones
📚 Historical Insight
Interested in seeing more Conn trombones from over the years? 🔎 Visit our Historical Conn Archive to explore past instruments, compare eras, and learn more about this classic American maker.
Archive Reference Note
This Conn 8H B.A.C. Customized Large Bore Tenor Trombone has been sold and is shown here as a historical reference for players and collectors researching customized Conn instruments and their history.
