Horns for sale
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:10 am
SE Shires Michael Davis Prototype
This was one of the prototypes of the original MD model trombones. It is a .485-.495 bore slide with a MD bell section. The only difference between this and the actual MD model is the bore and slide crook, which is a King 2B crook. It has standard Shires engraving and does not say Michael Davis. It has never been lacquered and has a standard Shires counterweight. It comes with 5 leadpipes: 1, 2, 2N (nickel), 3, 3G (Gold Brass). The horn is in excellent shape with a few small dings on the slide crook from gigs in tight spaces. I would rate the slide as a 9.5 out of 10 only because it is very picky about lubricant. With Slide-O-Mix Rapid Comfort it is a 10. I have had the horn for about a year and found it to be and excellent instrument in every way. The horn has a large sound that in my opinion is on the dark side of the spectrum. I have used it in both legit and commercial situations and always received very positive feedback. The high register is very clear and easy and the low very rich and full. The horn projects very well with great power when needed. It is great for lead, second/jazz, light classical, and records very well. I have compared it to 2Bs and found it is like a great H.N. White, but more refined and easier to play. The partials line up beautifully and the high register is effortless.
https://goo.gl/photos/NB7Ud23iRJDZiumU9
Price: $1750, split shipping.
Bach Model 8
Manufactured between 1990 and 1994 based on the serial number. The horn is .490 bore with a lightweight slide, 7-inch bell. The horn has no lacquer and has some little dings in the bell from mutes and general use. When I purchased the horn the slide crook had been banged up quite a bit so I had it replaced with a 2B crook at the recommendation of Eric Edwards (genius!). The slide was good when I got it, but after Erics rebuild the action is superb, 10/10. The crook completely changed the horn and made it one of the best blowing horns I have ever played. My intent when buying the 8 was to retire by beloved Williams 6 from full time service and to see what a .490 horn was like. After a year comparing, the Williams has a bigger sound, but not by much. Big, rich, open, a KILLER lead horn, wonderful for all types of playing. The tone and projection are just as good as the Williams and easier to play up high. This is a special instrument and I am not thrilled with selling it, but someone is going to get a truly amazing horn.
Leather hand guard included.
https://goo.gl/photos/N1n4N25s7DD7TyqE6
Price: $1500, split shipping.
Elkhart Conn 8H/88H
This is horn I have had for a while that was purchased locally from a retiring trombonist. It is an N series Elkhart era 88H that comes with an additional 8H bell section that I was told was from the 50s. I have no way of verifying the accuracy of this as the bell has no serial number, but the engraving is from this period. The slide is a 9.5/10 and has no wear on the stockings. The bell sections have no dents or dings but there are a few small dings on the slide crook consistent with normal use. It has the original Remington taper leadpipe. The 88H bell and slide have no lacquer; 8H bell has lacquer. The slide has typical lacquer wear at hand points, nothing excessive. I really like the way this horn blows with both bells, but they are different. Both have the typical Conn warmth and the sound is very large and rich. The 8H has a lot of overtones, really projects well in the largest halls, and feels more open and flexible. The 88H bell is a bit darker, projects just as well, is a bit broader, and feels very stable and a bit less flexible than the straight bell. I use the 8H bell for principal playing in the orchestra unless I need a valve. The 88H bell I use for band/church/orchestral second book. This is a sweet playing horn that works well in any situation. The blow is very even and consistent and plays well in tune with no quirky notes. The high register sings and it has a very big tone. Blends will with Shires, Edwards, Rath, etc. I am only selling it because I have a New York 36B that I prefer.
I do have a Doug Elliott G9C (Conn taper) shank that I will include with the sale.
https://goo.gl/photos/wkSMeHRNpHYP6zbNA
Price: $1900, split shipping.
I have played all of these in very high-level professional situations with excellent results. With the small bore horns, if pressed I prefer the Bach, but only because it sounds/feels closer to my Williams. They are both great instruments and well suited to all around playing. The Conn is a great vintage horn that is a real value with both bells.
All horns are sold with no case or mouthpiece.
PayPal (friends and family), Check (Check must clear before shipping), or Cash.
Please email at [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url] with any questions or for PayPal information.
I am in the DFW area, happy to meet and show horns.
This was one of the prototypes of the original MD model trombones. It is a .485-.495 bore slide with a MD bell section. The only difference between this and the actual MD model is the bore and slide crook, which is a King 2B crook. It has standard Shires engraving and does not say Michael Davis. It has never been lacquered and has a standard Shires counterweight. It comes with 5 leadpipes: 1, 2, 2N (nickel), 3, 3G (Gold Brass). The horn is in excellent shape with a few small dings on the slide crook from gigs in tight spaces. I would rate the slide as a 9.5 out of 10 only because it is very picky about lubricant. With Slide-O-Mix Rapid Comfort it is a 10. I have had the horn for about a year and found it to be and excellent instrument in every way. The horn has a large sound that in my opinion is on the dark side of the spectrum. I have used it in both legit and commercial situations and always received very positive feedback. The high register is very clear and easy and the low very rich and full. The horn projects very well with great power when needed. It is great for lead, second/jazz, light classical, and records very well. I have compared it to 2Bs and found it is like a great H.N. White, but more refined and easier to play. The partials line up beautifully and the high register is effortless.
https://goo.gl/photos/NB7Ud23iRJDZiumU9
Price: $1750, split shipping.
Bach Model 8
Manufactured between 1990 and 1994 based on the serial number. The horn is .490 bore with a lightweight slide, 7-inch bell. The horn has no lacquer and has some little dings in the bell from mutes and general use. When I purchased the horn the slide crook had been banged up quite a bit so I had it replaced with a 2B crook at the recommendation of Eric Edwards (genius!). The slide was good when I got it, but after Erics rebuild the action is superb, 10/10. The crook completely changed the horn and made it one of the best blowing horns I have ever played. My intent when buying the 8 was to retire by beloved Williams 6 from full time service and to see what a .490 horn was like. After a year comparing, the Williams has a bigger sound, but not by much. Big, rich, open, a KILLER lead horn, wonderful for all types of playing. The tone and projection are just as good as the Williams and easier to play up high. This is a special instrument and I am not thrilled with selling it, but someone is going to get a truly amazing horn.
Leather hand guard included.
https://goo.gl/photos/N1n4N25s7DD7TyqE6
Price: $1500, split shipping.
Elkhart Conn 8H/88H
This is horn I have had for a while that was purchased locally from a retiring trombonist. It is an N series Elkhart era 88H that comes with an additional 8H bell section that I was told was from the 50s. I have no way of verifying the accuracy of this as the bell has no serial number, but the engraving is from this period. The slide is a 9.5/10 and has no wear on the stockings. The bell sections have no dents or dings but there are a few small dings on the slide crook consistent with normal use. It has the original Remington taper leadpipe. The 88H bell and slide have no lacquer; 8H bell has lacquer. The slide has typical lacquer wear at hand points, nothing excessive. I really like the way this horn blows with both bells, but they are different. Both have the typical Conn warmth and the sound is very large and rich. The 8H has a lot of overtones, really projects well in the largest halls, and feels more open and flexible. The 88H bell is a bit darker, projects just as well, is a bit broader, and feels very stable and a bit less flexible than the straight bell. I use the 8H bell for principal playing in the orchestra unless I need a valve. The 88H bell I use for band/church/orchestral second book. This is a sweet playing horn that works well in any situation. The blow is very even and consistent and plays well in tune with no quirky notes. The high register sings and it has a very big tone. Blends will with Shires, Edwards, Rath, etc. I am only selling it because I have a New York 36B that I prefer.
I do have a Doug Elliott G9C (Conn taper) shank that I will include with the sale.
https://goo.gl/photos/wkSMeHRNpHYP6zbNA
Price: $1900, split shipping.
I have played all of these in very high-level professional situations with excellent results. With the small bore horns, if pressed I prefer the Bach, but only because it sounds/feels closer to my Williams. They are both great instruments and well suited to all around playing. The Conn is a great vintage horn that is a real value with both bells.
All horns are sold with no case or mouthpiece.
PayPal (friends and family), Check (Check must clear before shipping), or Cash.
Please email at [url=mailto:[email protected]][email protected][/url] with any questions or for PayPal information.
I am in the DFW area, happy to meet and show horns.