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I just wanted to say hello and let you know the Conn 71H arrived today and I'm delighted with it.
It feels a lot like my 88H in terms of weight and ergonomics and it plays great too. I think the bell is pretty light weight which helps make it responsive with a pleasing Conn sound. Thanks again. I look forward to making some more purchases from the Brass Exchange.

Marco Hobbs, Australia
 

I absolutly LOVE the Lt12G I bought from you. This horn sings ... tone quality is great. The slide is perfect. What did you lube it with? It`s been 2 weeks of heavy playing and I haven`t had to touch it yet!!! 

Thanks again for all of your help and I really enjoyed just talking with you. You made the whole experience enjoyable and made me feel like I`d known you for years.

..6H and my 88H slide arrived in good shape. The slide seems to be perfect, as one would expect from a brand new item. As you understand, we are both very pleased with our purchases. It is a pleasure doing business with you! Bjørn O. Bergholtz Norway

The Brass Exchange has one of the best selections of top-notch used trombones in the web. The descriptions and pictures are spot on. Customer service is top-notch. .. rare Bach 36 New York Trombone,

Hi Doug, I've been playing the Conn 6H for about a month now and can safely say........... Wow!!!! I'm in love, looks so damn pretty and plays even better. The ease of playability and the sound that it produces. Thank you so much.

Hi Doug, just wanted to let you know that I got the horn tonight and played it quite a bit. It is not only visually stunning, but such a joy to play. Amazing piece, thanks for everything. .

I just unwrapped my new (old) Bach 36G LT from Doug at the Brass Exchange. The instrument is great, a pleasure to play, exactly what I was looking for and the service I received was fantastic... -

Within two weeks of sending my horn to Doug, we had a purchase. I had a totally positive experience with Doug and I highly recommend "The Brass Exchange". Nelson Hinds, Denver Area Freelancer, Arranger, Composer

I must admit I had my doubts/worries about shopping online for a trombone but this has been the best instrument purchase in my professional career. Thank again,

Doing business with The Brass-Exchange was quick and easy! The communication was very fast between Doug and I and the descriptions were extremely accurate. I love my new horn and will definitely do more business in the future with The Brass-Exchange!

..whoever does your slide work is amazing...the previous guy that I went to is no where near the caliber of your shop! Anonymous happy customer

Doug, The trombone is fantastic. (Bach 42B 1970's) It plays wonderfully and sounds great. haven't been able to put it down since it came! Thanks again for letting me come to your home to play some horns and for sending me this great horn. Shane B. Iowa

It goes without saying that I am happy camper. Thank you for your knowledge, and willingness to share it. I know which side my bread is buttered on, and rest assured I will seek your out for further trombone needs, Don Good

Hi Doug i received the bag yesterday (Cronkhite Red Leather)- better then imagined. i am really happy with it. looking forward to taking it to my first gig. thank you for that, and your record too. i really enjoy listening to it..

Thank you for vetting these two horns and sending me exactly what I was looking for plus what I needed most but didn't know it.My point is..this is the value that Doug Bert adds to his customers and you can't possibly put a value on that.

I just wanted to thank you so much for the King 2B!! It really is a beautiful horn in superb condition...it really looks new. Thank you so much for spending the time to talk to me and make me feel comfortable with everything.

I am a returning trombonist. After 23 years in the U.S. Navy Band, I barely played the trombone for the next 10 years. When I decided I was ready to resume playing, I realized how much I had forgotten. Somewhere on Trombone Chat, I read about Doug Bert and Brass Exchange and decided to contact him. I am very glad that I did!  Doug spent quite a bit of time with me discussing what my playing goals are, giving me great advice, and helping me pick out a vintage trombone that would suit my needs. He was incredibly patient and also offered my an overly fair price on a trade-in trombone.Thanks to Doug's caring and expertise, I am now playing an incredible vintage Conn 78H. It is very rare to find someone who provides the level of customer service that Doug provided to me. If you are looking for a horn, call Doug!

Stuart McLean, U.S. Navy

Got the horn this morning and it sounds/feels great--squeals out the F's and G's no problemo, got your CD--pretty hip tracks man! Thanks for the copy! ...trombonists in the market for a new/different horn I'll be sure to send them your way.

I received the trombone (Bach 42G) in good order. It is exactly as described. What a great instrument to play! I’m very happy with the purchase. Thank you very much for the good service and for the excellent CD. 

I received the 1950's HN White King 2B Liberty on time! The horn is beautiful and just what I wanted. I can't wait to get back to school and play in our jazz bands with it. Thank you for your awesome quartet CD! I'll make sure to recommend your shop- Zach

Hello Doug, The check arrived today for my father in law's two trombones. Thank you very much for you service in selling these instruments. It is greatly appreciated. We will be using your shop again in the future for the trombone he is currently still

hi doug..faust here....well im finally getting to own the horn...a nice instrument...so much space in it ...not at all like the 2b .... the 6h is just so freeing....such an easy horn to play doug...lovely. thanks doug for giving me an honestly superior

.the slide action is simply out of this world, I salute you with affection and I thank you again for everything you have done for me ,

Thanks for suggesting such a great horn. I am really pleased with my choice.

We looked long and hard for a vintage horn and you understated how great it is, Bach 12, absolutely love it, customer for Life.

"I'd recommend the Brass Exchange to anybody, anytime."

Roland Barber

 Award Winning Jazz Recording Artist

Doug, love the horn, and LOVE the case. Super hip. Thanks so much! The slide is fantastic. 

Nick Grinder, New York Freelancer, Recordoing Artist

Over the last several years Doug Bert and the Brass Exchange have provided an indispensable service to my teaching studio. I honestly cannot recall how many of my students have benefited from the fact that there is a world class trombone emporium right in the middle of St. Louis. Most of them have found their dream horn after having tried them along side numerous other choices. Doug vets each horn and honestly describes each one as he is himself an exceptional player. Doug's drive to especially help younger players is fueled by his own children who them selves are amazing young artists. There is no better resource for a trombone, whether new or lovingly used.   

Wayne Coniglio - former Ray Charles band member

"Doug is an excellent trombone player and musician who has acquired encyclopedic knowledge of brass instrument history, specifications and playing characteristics. Add to this a unique talent for matching buyers and sellers and you understand the business model of The Brass Exchange. He has sold five of my trombones and I have purchased two from him so far.. Doug is smart, honest and great fun to talk to on the phone. I window shop his website regularly. In the market to buy, sell or trade a horn? Check with Doug first. "

Steve Kohlbacher, Carpinteria, CA 

Just got back with my killer Conn 62HI. Great horn! Doug and I played duets for about an hour while I tinkered with lead pipes. Always a great time going to St Louis. Also a trip to Sugarfire for some world class brisket. Doug is a true professional in his approach to selling horns. Highly recommended! 

Eddie "Fridge" Clark, Memphis TN

For anyone looking to buy or sell a horn, Doug at The Brass Exchange should be your first stop. I was hesitant and struggled to decide who to reach out for to help me sell several trombones and gig bags. As a doctoral student and full-time music teacher, my time is at a premium and trying to sell the instruments myself was not an option. When I reached out to Doug and talked to him, I knew I had found the right man for the job. What makes Doug stand apart from everyone else is his obvious personal integrity and the individual attention he gives to each and every customer. In addition to Doug’s honesty and attention is his extensive knowledge and experience concerning trombones and other brass instruments. I have not had an equipment question which he could not answer. Doug took three of my horns, made them look better-than-new, and turned them into a custom alto trombone, a bell, and stunning new cases for my tenor and bass trombones. I could not be happier with my experience at the Brass Exchange. I will continue to recommend Doug to my students, and anyone else, without reservation. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks, Doug, for caring about me as a musician and trombonist and for making this experience as straightforward and smooth as possible.  

Matt Lieberman

The horn has arrived. Everything perfect. Well packed. Thanks. I have already played the horn for some hours. It´s a very good one, as you told me. It´s exactly what i was looking for. Great condition, very good slide, fantastic player. I am very very happy Doug. Thanks so much for my new lifetime Elkhart 8H. 

Bernhard Moser

Austria