Thinking about purchasing a straight horn?

[Brandoogie]

I've been thinking recently about selling my Bach 42b as I haven't really been playing it as much now that I am out of high school. Even though I want to sell the horn I still of course want to continue playing so I have been looking into getting a good straight tenor for the time being to play on. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good horn around $1000? Or do you think I should just keep my current horn for future if I decide to start taking lessons or participating in college band?

Thank you for reading.

[Burgerbob]

Depends on what you like to play. Orchestra? Community band? Keep the 42. Almost anything else? A good straight horn will fit the bill.

[hyperbolica]

Bach 36 and King 3b are good general purpose horns. Its nice to have a trigger horn though, because sometimes you need one for 3rd parts. Keep the 42 if you can, you'll probably regret selling it later.

[txtimmy]

I agree with the above, I would actually look for a Bach 36 or King 3B, but get one with the F attachment for versatility, these horns can pass in most any environment from jazz to classical on every part except the bass part.

[tbonesullivan]

Conn 78H's are nice. Also you can find some very nice 600-level Yamaha straight horns. Olds as well.

I would agree: hold on to the 42B. Like the Conn 88H, it's a very versatile horn that can serve in any number of situations you'll meet in the future.

[Matt K]

If you do commercial stuff any of the medium bore Yamaha or the Bach 36 are good choices though I'd recommend keeping an F attachment horn around. You can do anything a straight horn can with an F attachment but not the reverse.

[Tromboned]

"You can do anything a straight horn can with an F attachment but not the reverse." - Matt K

I may be making an assumption about your stage in life but based on your comment about playing in your college band, I would hold on to your Bach 42 until your life settles down and you figure out where music fits in the future. I know I didn't touch my Bach 36B for about 6 years after high school as I played school owned horns in college and then got wrapped up in my new career. After I got established and found myself with free time, I became involved in community bands, church groups and other ensembles where I have used the horn extensively and needed the F-attachment.

[SirJohn]

Keep the 42B. For the post-college community opportunities, the 42b will fit for just about anything except maybe lead jazz part, and I've even seen large bores F-attachments doing that, too, on the community front. A small bore straight will likely not be as useful.

[Jimkinkella]

It’s a tough choice, and something a lot of players think about all the time.
It does depend on what you want to play, and how you want to play it.
Without more of that info it’s hard to make any recommendation.

But with all that said, a good playing 42b can be an objectively good horn for a number of purposes.

[JLivi]

If you can swing it, keep the 42b, and try to find a good beginner horn for $100-200. I'm a fan of the King and Yamaha beginner horns. Like someone else said, I would let the dust settle and see where music will fit into your life.

I majored in music and sold my 88ho my junior year thinking I would never need it as a jazz studies major. It's my biggest regret, musically.

[Mikebmiller]

A Bach 42 is a horn you can keep your whole life. Unless it is in mint condition, you are unlikely to get more than $2k selling it used. Keep that puppy

[Kdanielsen]

Im trying to sell a jp rath 231 (straight 525) if you’re interested. Plays great!

[Gary]

Well, I've got an excellent Urbie Green trombone I'll sell you for $800.00, including shipping and a brand new SKB case. Just let me know.