Bach 8 Mount Vernon New York Make. Small bore tenor made around 1963, one of the last Model 8's produced at the Mt. Vernon Factory prior to it's closing in 1963. Has 7.5" Yellow brass bell, standard weight handslide, original leadpipe, .490 straight bore. The bell section seems to be a slightly heavier gauge alloy than some of the others from the same period, such as 12, 16. This has a great slide, totally straight tubes, inners and outers. Plays very easily. The entire trombone was re-finished at some point, not recent, most obvious on the grip area. This is a horn that has been played a lot, easy to tell with the previous wear marks on the grip. There does not appear to be any signs of previous damage, dent removal, soldering. It's in excllent playing condition and looks fantastic. Has had full shop service here, including chemical bath. Would be an excellent lead, jazz, or studio horn. There are not many model 8's from the Mt. Vernon era in the wild today. This one is rare. Comes with older style protec case, good condition. In-stock for immediate delivery.
