Conn 78H Elkhart Make, 1963, SN C09222. A classic Conn medium bore trombone with an 8" yellow brass bell featuring an unsoldered wire rim and a .522 bore gold brass handslide with nickel endcrook. This instrument has all original parts and has never been damaged or repaired. The bell has been relacquered to a beautiful matte finish and has never been creased or dented. It plays with vibrant color and excellent ease, featuring a medium-weight bell that feels like a larger version of the Conn 6H from the same era. The original lacquer on the handslide is in excellent condition with minimal wear, even in the grip areas. Both inner and outer handslide tubes are perfectly straight, with no signs of plating wear or loss. This is an ideal all-around tenor trombone, suitable for virtually any ensemble size. It shines as a medium bore jazz horn—responsive, full, and difficult to overblow—even at high volume. It’s also perfectly suited for wind ensemble first parts or orchestral settings where a full .547 bore with F-attachment isn’t required. The instrument has received full shop service, including a chemical bath and thorough inspection—there’s nothing left to improve. Original case is in very good condition. This 78H will not disappoint.
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