My uncle got it from Bob Merritt… Read More. I also thought of the possibility that someone mix and matched the slide and the bell, but both pieces suggest an 88H model. As with anything, it depends a lot on your specific horn. Add to Cart. Item specifics. Some important details: The Bell is engraved similarly to the Elkhart model, but instead of "Elkhart IND USA" it says, "made in USA", leading me to believe it's a post-Elkhart horn.I did not see this style of bell engraving anywhere I looked. Stencil serial numbers starting with a P APPEAR to be +50,000 off on the Conn serial number chart for split bell key horns (i.e. CONN Director Stars Trombone Fair used condition with well worn case . Details. hide. Horns that do not meet our standards is sent back to Conn.” Dave Kessler. Conn 88H freshly overhauled. The Conn 88h is the holy grail of vintage tenor trombones. Conn 88H Professional Model Tenor Trombone w/ Traditional Wrap F Attachment. 'Sax Chesnut Serial Number Chart, Conn - Selmer'. 50,000+2000=52,000. Either way, the bad reputation that post-elkhart conns have is in my opinion a little misguided - I've played some really nice early Abilene Conns. the Spit Valve is good, there is a slight resistance on the Slide at about the 2nd or 3rd Position, I see no dents on the slide, maybe it just needs cleaning or Lubrication. Watch Queue Queue 48-Month Financing* 3 Styles Available. Shop by category ... eBay item number: 203170227580. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Vintage Elkhart Conn 88H made in 1961/62(Serial# 911xxx) Some say the best years of production for Conn 88H trombones. King and Conn have lists of serial numbers and corresponding years of manufacture; this information can help you narrow down your search even further. Beautiful CG Conn 88H Trombone. They are a large bore symphony tenor. The 88H is as much at home in the symphony orchestra or concert band as it is in the recital hall, and that's where it really excels. I've tried using google to research but had no luck. 100% Upvoted. Conn 88H serial number help. Beautiful CG Conn 88H Trombone. Ends from. San Antonio, TX, United States. a s/n P2xxx horn. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. report . The famous 88H is well known for its superior response in all registers. Beautiful CG Conn 88H Trombone. The slide butts up against cork, not a spring (I assume). It has Matching Numbers, Serial number is 237008, which was made in 1927 according to Conn numbers. $1,200.00. Grimes, IA, United States. Conn. Conn 88H serial number help. Post by ttf_TromboneTube » Fri May 26, 2017 12:26 am Hi, I need help identifying this 88H. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. The next thing to do is to check for model names or numbers. The serial number was printed on the slide right below the bell section compression joint, but I don't know of any place on the bell section where the serial number is printed - maybe I'm missing it though. Conn 23H Trombone USA w/ Factory Warranty, … Also looks like the Elkhart Conn with the rose brass bell. $500.00. Item specifics. Other cup mouthpiece serial numbers are not available at this time. Search. Note: From 1983 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of. *1980 - 1986 serial numbers are for student trumpet and cornets only. Case is in good condition but is not original. The Conn 88H is recognized for its unique tone color and refusal to “break up” even at the most extreme dynamics making it one of the most widely used professional symphonic trombones in the world. Conn 88H trombone with case. or Best Offer. I have owned numerous Conn 88H's but I can't find the year of manufacture for this one. The serial number is very distinctly NOT GA. This horn was u sed by professional musician. If it says "C.G. 07 Jul 2020 10:00 BST Date Format. Photos Bel Apparently many of these were made from stock that was manufactured in Elkhart and taken with the factory when it moved. Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture. Sources:Allied SupplyMusic TraderConn Loyalist, 1980-1986 numbers are inexact, and may relate only to student level trumpets/cornets. The serial is on the Trigger … Vintage Elkhart Conn 88h Trombone ~ Serial Number 911xxx ~ .547 Bore Size ~ Made between 1961 & 1962 ~ Unbelievable Condition! 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. ttf_TromboneTube Posts: 0 Joined: Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:58 pm. The slide has 88h engraved into it, as well as the serial number GC3xxxxx (x's are digits). Is in beautiful condition and plays terrific. King 7b Review. The first thing to look for is the bell engraving. For those of you who did not get an earlier (June 1994) message, I have copied a list of CONN serial numbers and approximate dates of manufacture. 4.0 of 5 stars. The story of the C.G. Shows typical signs of wear, minor damage in the bell throat and flare from mutes and normal, dents have been removed at this shop. From 1987 on, the two-digit prefix number plus 50 will give you the year of manufacture. Conn 88HKCL. Or $61 /month^ with 48 month financing* Limited Time. $1800 Close. View the manufacturing date ranges on serial numbers for many of our legendary brands. Custom Conn Trombone Silver Floor Lamp - Handmade w/ UL Listed Lamp Kit. Hand slide is original from around 1970, overhauled, all original parts. Details. The bell section has a special order red brass 9” bell (which is very thin, about.017” thickness at the flare). This video is unavailable. According to a Conn s/n chart, 52,000 was made in 1919) and appears to be at least 200,000 off for LH bell key horns. Conn 88H-F TRIGGER TBONE. Watch Queue Queue. or Best Offer. Product Price $2,899.00. I cannot find a list of Conn serial numbers online with GC in it. Conn 88H Special, circa 1952 This Conn 88H trombone was built in 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana, and is a late 300,000 serial number. Trombones will have the serial number either on the back of the hand slide or on the neck receiver where it attaches to the handslide. The years 1967 to March 1974 (when Conn moved their brass manufacturing to Abilene, Texas), is a period where at least some of the instruments were inferior in quality In March of 1974 an alpha-numeric system was established: The first character of the serial number indicated the decade; "G" for the 1970's, "H" for the 1980's, etc. This is the trombone that every other maker would like to offer, and they try. When Conn moved to Abilene, Texas they did make horns with six digit serial numbers that drastically overlap the Elkhart numbers. Venue Address. $129.00 . Conn 88HCL Symphony Series F Attachment Trombone. Posted by 3 years ago. Conn, Ltd., USA" with no reference to Elkhart Indiana, it is an Abilene bell. On the Conn-Loyalist website, GAxxxxxx just means a serial number that starts with G, the next letter could be any of the other 25, and then they’re followed by 6 digits. The lacquer is in very good condition. Elkhart Conn 88H. This Conn 88H trombone was built in 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana, and is a late 300,000 serial number. The Conn 88H is a much more responsive horn while the Bach 42b is a much more solid horn. Please note that this item is sold as seen with no returns accepted. Conn stencil model names are NOT consistent. Condition: Used: An item that has been previously used. The fourth character indicated the instrument: The remaining numbers indicated the production number within the month. Sometimes the serial number will be on both the handslide and the neck receiver. Very Good. I have the plain 88H. Note that serial numbers on Pan American models don't match Conn serial numbers. About Conn-Selmer Conn-Selmer Careers Diversity and Inclusion Plan Latest News Resources Conn-Selmer Videos Frequently Asked Questions Purchase an Instrument Serial Numbers … He played it for years and I consider myself lucky to have it now. Make an Offer. I recently came into possession (cough cough, impulsively bought cough) of a Conn 88H. $37.92 shipping. ALL ORIGINAL!!!!! The bell section has a special order red brass 9” bell (which is very thin, about .017” thickness at the flare). $39.55 shipping. $1,795 + $38 Shipping. All pre-letter series Elkhart 8D's had a mechanical linkage on the change valve. Edit: I might be wrong, and am no expert, but I thought the serial number was printed on the slide and the bell section? This one is in excellent condition! Few have succeeded. 4.0 of 5 stars. TIME CAPSULE!!! The Conn 88H is the archetype of the great orchestral tenor trombone of the late 20th century. 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