Conn 62HI/Conn62HCL

[WGWTR180]

Anyone tried or does anyone play either of these instruments? I've heard some very good things from guys who love the Elkhart 62H. Thanks.

[brtnats]

I liked the sound of the 62HI, but the ergonomics didn’t suit me. Haven’t played an Elkhart 62H, but given my preference for dependents, I’d probably really like it.

[WGWTR180]

I liked the sound of the 62HI, but the ergonomics didn’t suit me. Haven’t played an Elkhart 62H, but given my preference for dependents, I’d probably really like it.

Specifically what about the ergonomics didn't agree with you?

[brtnats]

The horn I played wanted to roll to the left when I held it. It made it very difficult to hold for an extended period of time.

[WGWTR180]

The horn I played wanted to roll to the left when I held it. It made it very difficult to hold for an extended period of time.

Well that's a major problem then. So many horns causing issues with players bodies. Too bad.

[castrubone]

I use the 62HI when I occasionally play bass. It's a great horn. It's not too big or woofy like some basses and makes the transition from tenor more manageable. Also, it's one of the more affordable pro-level US made bass trombones on the market. No ergonomic issues for me, but many bass trombonists I know use some sort of grip (not just 62 players).

I've not tried the 62HCL, but I know many professionals who use/used it and sound great on it. It will definitely be more open than the 62HI. I like the Lindberg valve a lot on the 88H. Short throw, quick action and very open (somewhere between an oversize Greenhoe style rotor and a Thayer).

[Burgerbob]

I've played a really stellar modern 62HI. Spoke easily, sounded good. John Lofton also uses one at LA Phil with a dual bore slide. Great sound out of him!

[WGWTR180]

I've played a really stellar modern 62HI. Spoke easily, sounded good. John Lofton also uses one at LA Phil with a dual bore slide. Great sound out of him!

Thanks. I'm still never sure about the dual bore slide as I stopped playing them years ago. Also, if Im not mistaken, I believe the winner of the San Diego job won it on a modern Conn.

[Burgerbob]

Kyle plays a Shires with axials, or at least he did very recently! The previous bass trombonist played a 62CL with sterling bell.

[castrubone]

Christian Jones (Philharmonia Orchestra in UK) has a ton of videos on YouTube of standard excerpts. Obviously he's an accomplished and great player, but it's a nice up and close glimpse of what a 62HI can sound like:

[WGWTR180]

Kyle plays a Shires with axials, or at least he did very recently! The previous bass trombonist played a 62CL with sterling bell.

Yes but since he's been here in NYC for awhile I was told he won the audition on a Conn.

[WGWTR180]

Kyle plays a Shires with axials, or at least he did very recently! The previous bass trombonist played a 62CL with sterling bell.

Yes but since he's been here in NYC for awhile I was told he won the audition on a Conn.

And I just remembered he was playing an M&W this past year.