This instrument is brand new and a "Demo" model from a trade show. Oh yeah, it plays great too. Kanstul is no longer in business so these instruments are now fairly rare. Also, some sloppy soldering on the slide crook. The sound is big and warm with a dense core. REDUCED $2200, A beautiful vintage mid 1960s Holton TR185, single valve bass trombone. A rare opportunity to own a piece of trombone history! It's quite a nice player and a bargain price because of the finish. It is in very good condition. $1100. The original chassis of this trombone is from an R series 88H, which is during the transition period from Elkhart to Texas. $2500 with case. The bell is one of the most vibrant I've encountered and is perfectly spun. Glenn no longer has access to green leather... so this one is a bit rare. The upper register is solid and the low register is focused. I had Brad make a custom leadpipe for it that helped define the slots and gives a nice even blow throughout. Originally, this horn started its life as a single valved Elkhart Conn 60H. Additionally, the original case is included and also in great shape. In overall good condition with some lacquer wear and cosmetic pings from use. $950 pending, "Don't make him angry! A Close sackbut mouthpiece can be added for $150 additional in silver-plated finish. The horn feels very familiar, like an old friend, and within a few minutes I was getting a gorgeous warm and colorful timbre with some serious core and density. The craftsmanship of this sackbut is incredible, stunning to see how Egger incorporates the subtle decorations into the instrument design. This is one of the easiest .500" jazzers I've tried, everything slots where it should, it exudes confidences and encourages you to play. Comes with three mouthpieces that have been adjusted to fit the receiver. $1600 without case, This is an unusual but very special trombone. The bell is a yellow brass 8" flare and the slide is a nickel .508" with yellow slide crook. $2700 SOLD, One of the original double valve bass trombones, this is the rare E185 Holton. This one is in excellent condition with great slide action and no dents. George Roberts played a 70H for years, and most of the horns he designed were based on his 70H. Here is an interesting Bach jazz trombone made in the Mt Vernon factory. This is a no frills instrument but it gets the job done. $5000 REDUCED, Very nice condition vintage Miraphone model 186, 4 valve BBb tuba. Owned by Larry Zalkind and was his main jazz horn for 45 years, it was modified by Larry Minick. SOLD, Stunning Bach Mt Vernon model 36, gold brass bell. Every once in a while I get an instrument that is extremely rare and special. It is in good shape with some dents removed (the lower crossbar is slightly egg shaped from having a hand brace over tightened). $75 per pair (2 available), This is a vintage SE Shires model B1 1Y 9.5" yellow brass bell flare. $2300, A used Conn 88HTO (thin walled bell flare) that is in very good condition. The biggest issue with this particular trombone is a slightly bowed top inner slide tube, to be perfect it really needs to be replaced. This is one of those instruments. It is unstamped but looks like it was possibly made by Max Enders or one of his contemporaries, though I cannot confirm. $6850. An amazing trombone. Currently, there is aluminum tape covering these cracks, and the horn works as is (although you do feel the bump in the slide action from the tape). We can fit a large shank mouthpiece adaptor on the horn for a small upcharge. These bells were made on special electroplated mandrels, which let them be thinner and more vibrant than sheet sterling silver material (ala King Silversonic), thus giving these sterling bells a resonant and responsive sound. It has a rare German nickel silver construction and is quite a beautiful instrument to see. This is a larger bore .547" Yamaha straight trombone which has been discontinued from Yamaha. The trumpet sits on the post perfectly and "hovers" just over the disk... it looks cool! This particular trumpet has been well used, but it in good overall condition. The bell is thin and responsive red brass with the half moon deco engraving, the slide has bronze outer tubes with thick cross braces, the tuning slide has the nickel silver bell guard and the entire horn is in very good vintage condition. The first inline bass trombone was built by Streucel for studio bass trombonist Barrett O'Hara, with this one following after that. Comes with a case. Nickel slide with yellow brass crook, stacked valves and a bitchin' attitude is what you get with a King DG. The concept being that the weight of the instrument is cradled in the palm of your left hand while you pull the levers of the valves towards you. Vintage 1960s Conn 8D professional double horn. It was discovered two years ago in a basement and I've since had Robb Stewart restore it to both playable and preservable condition. The newest trombone from the Getzen Custom division, this model was designed with trombonist Ian Bousfield. The valve levers have been modified by George McCracken to lower the throw and maximize the hinge point. It's spent its life in Las Vegas playing with many of the legends of music. This is a unique custom build by BAC Trombones out of Kansas City. The slide is a TB4762 which dual bore bach style slide. There are two small cracks in the top inner tube. Some minor lacquer wear and a few small dents in the slide crook. A thumb ring has been added aftermarket. It is assembled with perfect precision to avoid stress and tension on joints, yielding a very responsive and nuanced instrument (oxymoron for a bass trombone, I know). $2800 SOLD, Conn 62H bass trombone with dependent valves in Bb/F/D, circa 1972. Takes a small shank mouthpiece and puts out a huge symphonic sound. $550 with case. It plays totally fantastic, a huge powerful orchestral sound. REDUCED $1500 with a gig bag. This Edwards orchestral tenor trombone is in fabulous condition. Here is a L.A. Benge pocket in very good condition. Here's a beautiful King 2B liberty model from the 1940s. She's a beauty. The story goes, this instrument was based on an alto designed by Reynold Schilke who based his alto on the original Laetzsch alto trombone. Overall, this example is in good condition and an ideal candidate for modernization. The horn will be cleaned prior to sale and that should neutralize any future corrosion. Narrow tuning slide. Bell flare is thin and responsive and lets you give a lot of energy. Recently overhauled and brought into excellent playing condition. The original 3 piece counterweight is included, as is the original coffin case in great shape. $6700, Gebr Alexander Mainz French Horn, model 103 double horn. Price is $1750 with case. $8500 with gig bag. These horns are quickly becoming in high demand and can be heard in many orchestras from the Met Opera to Symphony Orchestras around the World. The slide is all original and has gold brass outers with a yellow crook. Plays and sounds like a lighter bass trombone with a big sound and some sparkle. The bell engraving is slightly less visible because of the restoration but overall the trumpet is a looker! I've had a few Monke instruments come through the shop before and they are always well made and nice playing instruments. Overall in good shape, one nasty dent in the end of the slide crook which can be repaired, but would need to take the crook off to get at it. It's a BBb contra with double slide and valves to F and D. Unlike the Miraphone BBb contra, this horn has a 2nd valve... so it plays exactly like a normal dependent bass trombone down an octave. Overall, a beautiful and rare trombone. Price is $830 with case. It looks impressive. The valve register is open and quick responding and the trombone has a wonderful singing quality to the tone. This one is a great playing example of a Bach alto. TIS trombones have a magical and lyrical quality to them. Here's a Conn 88H for the trombonist who loves Conns but wants the clarity and evenness of a yellow brass bell. Pics speak for themselves on this one, which has seen many battles and begs to be played and loved. This was the top of the line euphonium from King back in the day, the model 1165. The entire instrument is made from rolled seamed tubing. The only downside is the TIS mechanism adds a little bit of weight to the slide. $500 with case. The valve core is made from tubes, similar to a trumpet valve, which allows for the vibrations of the instrument to continue rather than being dulled by a solid brass valve. I had the slide built by Shires special order with tuning in the slide and with real bronze outer tubes (not gold brass) and a Conn 88H connector. One of the most versatile trombones ever made. This one has the standard weight red brass bell. He used it a lot, as you can see from the patina on it. It was lightly buffed and relacquered, dents removed, valve serviced and slide aligned. Really lets you blast out some notes! The bell is stunning, one of the nicest MV36s I've had come through the shop. $1000 with case, sale pending, This is a straight model 36 with lightweight nickel slide from Bach. It is a classic timeless trombone sound, very clear and brilliant with a lot of overtones and vibrancy. $4200 sold, One of the most desirable German made romantic trombones, this is a Robert Schopper instrument, made around 1910 in Leipzig. This trombone has some high end options including a Swiss made Rene Hagmann valve with open wrap, screw bell flare and special Marcus Bonna cut bell case. Nickel silver bell garland and nickel slide. Has some lacquer wear and some pitting on the contact points. Raw brass inner tubes, soldered on stockings and a floating top tube. Ok, enough goofiness. Price for this beauty is $3000. It features a 4th position bell, hand engraved garland and decorations, chrome plated nickel inner slide tubes, handmade water key and tuning bits to A430 and A415. Schopper took over the shop from the famous J.C. Penzel who made some of the finest trombones of the late 1800s, so you can expect the quality of this instrument to be superior to most. $4300 without case. Free delivery in the Los Angeles area. $5975 with case. Great shape, lightly used. $2800 with case. Silverplated bell, lightweight slide. With a gig bag. It has a 3rd position bell, is lacquered and has 440 and 415 slides. Comes with a very nice schilke gig bag. Own a legend, this is one of Dick Nash's Bach 36 trombones, with a gold brass bell and lightweight brass slide. The sound is dense and colorful, easily molded and refined. So why not take the next step and bring home one of these bass trumpets to add to your own collection? It has some lacquer wear, a few tiny dings and shows some evidence of bell repair. REDUCED $4000 each or $7500 for the pair. REDUCED $1700, Here is a nice playing straight 42 trombone with gold brass bell, nickel silver slide. We tried a new bell brace design on this one to see how it would turn out and the results are promising. The sound is warm and dark, similar to what you'd expect on a Willson euphonium. Here is a very nice lightly used Shires Artist Custom Tenor Trombone, 2RVET7 bell flare, trubore valve, TB47 slide with removable leadpipes. This is a great player. It is in most excellent condition and is ready to be put to work. Slide action is great (Brad did a tune up). There is minor wear on the contact points but otherwise in very good condition. It has a tuning slide, which may or may not have been added but seems to be original, The instrument takes a "euro" shank or middle sized mouthpiece taper. I have had the slide tuned up and it is working about a 7/10. $2400 without case. $2000 without case. The sound is sonorous and teutonic in nature with lots of overtones. This is a soloist model, being about a .500" bore size slide with a large 9" bell. The trombone has an excellent sound, reminds me of an updated version of a really good playing Bach 42. Ken Larson removed the bell and cleaned out the solder and replaced perfectly without scarring. It has been well used and loved and is showing signs of cosmetic lacquer wear. It has inline Thayer/Axial valves in Bb/F/Gb/D and a modular 9.5" red brass bell. This is a BAT (Big Ass Tuba) and it is a glorious one to behold. The instrument is in very good condition with hardly any signs of wear to the finish. 99 The slide action is great, recently tuned up by Bruce Belo. $2800 with wolf pack case. The model YBB-103 has been regarded as this choice inexpensive good quality tuba for many working musicians around the country. $2300, Here's an amazing time capsule trombone! The instrument has been parted out and sold. Even the original "instructions on caring for your Bach" literature is included. Slide is a bit noisy, sold as is. SOLD, I'm not sure how many of these were made, but pretty certain it was only one or two. It had a minor bell dent that was repaired and shows scarring. He also did a nice patch on the original slide crook. With a proper period mouthpiece, this instrument would work well for the classical repertoire of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and Handel. $2950, The 1688CR is based on Conn 88H tapers but features a fully conical back bow and tuning in the slide. The outer slide tubes are gold brass and the entire horn is raw unlacquered. $2700 with case. It features a one piece gold brass Minick bell, the amazing Minick rotary valve with open wrap, Conn 88H style slide with Minick leadpipe as well as a straight neckpipe allowing for a valveless trombone. Mechanical valve linkage is quiet and quick. It's an older model, not to be confused with the new model G-10, this horn is probably about 20 years old. They are a combination of old style German posaune with a modern spin and updating, making them more easy to play but still retaining the qualities of the German trombone. The bell was custom engraved by Shirley Huntley with an Eagle. $3500 without case. $1200. $2850, This is an unusual alto sackbut with an interesting history. This one does have some chrome wear on the inner tubes but the slide action is good. Overall, a nice instrument for a first sackbut or sackbuttist on a budget that was a real one and not a "hackbut". Price TBD, Here's a really nice vintage 2B from Cleveland production. The bell, I believe, is an unstamped Conn 88H flare. It has an open neckpiece, lightweight nickel slide and a one piece yellow brass bell. Sold at a steal! The valves aren't 100% tight and probably will need to be replated in the near future. This is a model 20M, which is a geyer style full double F/Bb horn. It features a similar bell taper and tuning in the slide design. Comes with a Thein flat screw bell case. I'd heard a rumor that a fourth Conn BBb contra was built in the 1920s for use in a touring big band. This would be a great candidate for the vintage lovers out there, or for someone to make the ultimate bass trombone with upgraded modern aftermarket valves. Since this is an early NY bass trombone, it has a 9" bell and a narrow longer slide. Very well made instrument and has a very nice sound. The bell has shires mounts and is modular. Includes a nice compact Yamaha case. The slide has minimal wear and works well. Comes with the original case and assortment of mutes. $2300, Here's a nice condition Holton TR181 bass trombone. If you're looking for a warm sounding, singing small bore trombone with clarity and brilliance, the NY6 is the horn you'd want. It was made in England and it's quite a good player for its age and shows little signs of wear. In very nice condition, with protec case. It has a .500" bore slide. The Shires trubore valve offers trombonists a fully straight passage through the valve on the open side of the instrument and gentle turns on the F side, giving an even blow and consistent color regards of where you are on the instrument. This one is an N series, from 1970. SOLD, This is a lightly used Bach Omega "Intermediate" model trombone. This tuba also has a wide flare at 19.7" diameter. Dependent valves. I really like the sound of the gold brass slide with the yellow brass bell and gold tuning slide if offers a nice balance of articulation and warmness. A totally stunning F tuba and has been modified to be user friendly. Yamaha YBL-830 Xeno, inline rotary valve bass trombone. This model is assembled at the Greenhoe factory in Wisconsin using the OEM Conn parts. Model 239H bell, 7R leadpipe, valve alignment by Osmun. With the proper mouthpiece, it does make a good historic sound. $1600 SOLD, This is the same instrument as the King 3BF but with more bling! It has removable lead pipes. Quite unique and an eye catcher for sure. Gold brass construction with nickel trim. It has recently had a full overhaul, valves removed and tuned up. This one is a serial number 227,xxx and was made in the late 1940s. It's the pro select model from Steve Shires in Massachusetts. The valve linkages have just been upgraded to metal ball and socket linkages. This is a single Bb French Horn made by Gebr. SOLD, Here's a near new Shires single valve thayer/axial valve section. These horns play much bigger than they actually are. Extra bell is $600. The 112H is a great bargain for an inline valve bass trombone. Comes with a Mt Vernon case. There is a patina starting from contact points... which I think looks cool and adds to the appeal of this instrument. $550. Overall a great playing orchestral instrument. sale pending, This is a newer King 2103 trombone in like new condition. The pro select was a less expensive option to the Artist custom model. I speculate it's larger than most but I'll need to reconfirm the bore size. A solid playing trombone from the early 1990s. It is similar to the King 3B in that it has a larger .509" bore slide. A BAM Xlite case comes with it. With case. The bell I estimate from the early 1960s, my guess from looking at the engraving and lacquer. Comes with a bullet brace for extra hand support and the original hard case. This is a vintage 1960s King 3B silver sonic with removable bell. Intonation is spot on and predictable. $2000 SOLD, Here's a brand new M&W Custom Trombone made by the boys in Wisconsin. SOLD, Lightly used professional Bach bass trombone with inline rotary valve and open wrap tubing. It's been silver plated and is in very good condition. Originally owned by John Cerminaro, this 8D was purchased by one of his students. The instrument is raw and unlacquered and has a beautiful patina on it currently (which could be polished if desired). This is the hottest horn available at the moment with year long waiting lists for a new one. Regardless, they are excellent trombones for young professionals or intermediate players looking for a quality large bore trombone at a decent price. $3600 SOLD, Ultra rare medium bore tenor trombone with F attachment made by Vincent Bach Mt Vernon. This particular instrument has been well loved by many over the years. Wagner, Stravinsky and others wrote for the bass trombone. They also feature the nickel silver tone ring, which is a striking visual feature of this model. In very good vintage condition. The previous owner took excellent care of this horn and it's in good condition even though it's been broken in. Conn C series instruments are some of the most well regarded in terms of years of production. No one makes anything like the 32H anymore. We went gently on the restoration to preserve the metal and the original engraving. 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