C.G.CONN 88HR Large Bore Tenor Bass Trombone

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Product Details
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"One perfect form still resonates today."
CONN 88HR

[Overview]
C.G. Conn large bore tenor bass trombone. 8.5-inch two-piece rose brass bell. 13.89 mm slide bore. Narrow slide. Outer slide: Gold brass. Slide end crook: Nickel silver. Rotary action is corded (string). Mouthpiece receiver is tapered shank (*). Lacquer finish. Made in 1976. Accessories: Original hard case (left keyhole slide mechanism is faulty/opens and closes)
*Although originally manufactured with a Remington shank, it has been machined to a tapered shank.

[Condition]
Small dents scattered on the bell and bell flare > repaired. Lacquer paint peeling on the gooseneck, around the lock ring, and slide barrel. Small shallow dents on the outer slide > repaired. All soft parts replaced, rotary valve disassembled and cleaned, and all parts serviced.

[Features and Appeal]
The 88HR—a historical pinnacle of large-bore tenor bass trombones created by C.G. Conn.

Since the 1960s, the design and sound demonstrated by this model have been passed down as a "perfect form."
Currently, not many players use the 88HR as their main instrument.
Nevertheless, its philosophy and sound continue to live on as a "standard."
Many craftsmen have used this design as a starting point to create their own models, leading to modern masterpieces.

The rose brass bell delivers a deep, soft, and far-reaching sound.
Not just thick, but expanding as if containing air, while maintaining density and moving forward—
This unique sound has an irreplaceable charm.

The “Airfloat” feeling that Conn touted at the time of its release—
The smooth and natural playing feel still lives on as the essence of this instrument.
The sound comes forward without having to force it. It possesses that kind of sensibility.

The sound character is in stark contrast to Vincent Bach.
While Bach pushes forward with contour and propulsion, Conn fills the space with an enveloping resonance and scale.

This unit was made in 1976.
The receiver has been modified to a tapered shank, but the essence of Conn's unique resonance remains intact.
It's not just a vintage piece, but a unit that lets you experience a sound that will continue to be a benchmark.
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