A very nice Edwards fiberglass lightweight case is included. Had the slide tuned up, it works well! I think it has a killer sound. Excellent condition Holton TR181 bass trombone, inline valves to F/D/Gb, 10" gold brass bell. This bass is great, lots of presence and core with a penetrating focused sound. It has a beautiful sound and is a wonderful piece. It has recently been restored here at The Brass Ark. This instrument is constructed of gold brass and is one of the highest levels of brass craftsmanship I've seen. A removable 2nd valve was option on both the TR169 and TR185. The bell is thin and vibrant. They also feature the nickel silver tone ring, which is a striking visual feature of this model. Price is $1850, sold without case. Tons of character in the sound. The sound is full and clear with a nice fast response. Top of the line professional C trumpet from Vincent Bach. One of the absolute best bass trombones in the world, from top tier maker Gary Greenhoe in Wisconsin. This horn has seen some use and has a few dents, most notably on the slide crook. It shows some signs of repairs, but is in overall good shape and has that classic Conn sound. It is easy to play with good overtones and top notch craftsmanship in construction. A nice instrument for the doubler, serious amateur, weekend warrior or promising student. I believe this is an early predecessor to the model PT-9, and it's a 5 valve small bore F tuba. Kruspe in Germany, probably around 1915-1925. A beautiful vintage Holton bass trumpet, smaller size with a stunning gold brass bell. Fabulous playing vintage Bach 50 with inline valves, modified by Larry Minick. Very nice thing red brass flare with a great sound and very fast response. The advantage of a TIS trombone is the full conical back bow yielding a warm and focused sound with superior slotting due to the consistent taper expansion at this critical part of the instrument. They also feature the nickel silver tone ring, which is a striking visual feature of this model. Comes with case. Valves are inline in Bb/F/D/Gb. $2500 with case. I've not seen a non nickel plated Connstellation before, but here it is! $1400 SOLD, Up for sale, the German made Besson model BE983 EEb 4 valve compensating tuba. This model is well regarded as one of the best jazzers made by Conn. $2400 without case. Oddly enough, it has a rare red brass tuning slide. The bell has had a few ripples removed. It is very clean, a few small dings and some lacquer scratches. A unique New York Bach 50B bass trombone which features an inline system, which has been incorporated into the tuning slide as to not destroy the integrity of the original single valve instrument. Sold, I love a good frakenhorn and this one was made by the master, Larry Minick. Has a warm sound with focus and core and a little bit more weight than most 88Hs. Comes with a mouthpiece and a Brass Bag UK case. It has a custom open wrap ala Minick done by a well known tech from Dallas. I think it has a great sound, warm when you want it, zippy when you need it and it feels great in your hands. 4.5 out of 5 stars 261. Early NY production, all stamps are clear and matching. $4000 with case. The bell, I believe, is an unstamped Conn 88H flare. $2995 SOLD, Up for sale is a nice English Besson EEb compensating tuba. These trombones, while not as desirable as the Burbank or Los Angeles instruments, are still darn good trombones. $3600 with case. It has a 16" bell flare and is an excellent tuba for a musician looking for a compact horn from shows, pit work, studio work, quintet, chamber music or small orchestras. $2800 with protec case. This is an unusual but very special trombone. I believe this is that fourth Conn BBb contrabass. This is a nice Bach 42BOG large tenor trombone. Burkle thought it was the best trombone he'd ever designed. Includes the original giant Bach case or your choice of a used Bam France gig bag. Restored vintage Josef Lidl rotary flugelhorn from the most desirable production years. SOLD $700 with case. REDUCED $1350 with gig bag, sold as is. SOLD, The model 36 is Bach's medium bore trombone. The 40H is the smaller cousin of the model 42H ballroom (also a cool horn!) It has a classic orchestral sound, lots of core and projection. The tuba, the model getzencb50, was designed for Chuck Daellenbach and was built in the style of the famous York tubas. The slide has had a tune up by Bruce Belo and it's working great, despite the wavy appearance of the outer tubes. It plays amazingly free blowing and is easy to slot. This particular instrument has an F attachment which are becoming harder to find these days. $2200 with SKB hard case. In overall good condition with some lacquer wear and cosmetic pings from use. $1375 with case, A corporation Bach 42B, no frills, just a workhorse. Adored by symphony trombonists trying to pretend to be jazzers and "poo-pooed" by jazzers playing tiny pea shooters, the Conn 32H is not for everyone but should you decide to give it a try, be prepared to be amazed by the velvety yet brilliant tone of this rare trombone. New street price is $3600 so save yourself some money on a new Shires MD plus! I will include a mouthpiece that works with the horn, but I would recommend a Geert Van Der Heide mouthpiece, which can be had to fit this instrument exactly. Current pricing on these instruments is close to $6k… this one is significantly discounted at $4800 for a "new" instrument. SOLD, One of the classic small bore jazz trombones, the Olds Recording was the top of the line trombone made by Olds. Some signs of use on the contact points and a few small blems here and there. This one has the 60s engraving, all original and in great shape. This one has all the mojo you'd expect, built around a custom open wrap dependent valve section with a one piece Minick bronze bell, custom gold brass seamed J bend tuning slide and a vintage Bach 50 slide with Minick leadpipe. The sound is beautiful, singing and colorful. It's rare to find these instruments in this kind of condition. That slide may or may not belong originally to this trombone. $1200 with case. $1500 with original case. $1200 with case, Beautiful Conn 8D, N Series, made in Elkhart. $4200 with gig bag. It sounds very voice like, perfect for ballads. SOLD, Here is an early production model King 2102 Legend, which is the same as a model 2B. This is a professional grade bugle in G/D. Alexander in Mainz Germany, approx 1950-1960. The model 6 was the most popular trombone built by Bach in the 1930s and 40s and was played by many of the top jazz players of the time. Oh the things I promised my parents to get them to purchase this trombone for me… its something I will never forget, and actually a memory I still recall when I have young students come into my shop to purchase a new trombone with their parents. Earlier models had a bronze bell, this one has a red brass bell. The double slide is very well done and works good for having 4 slide tubes. Very cool early YBL-622 Yeo model, in very good used condition. This setup has a 1Y bell with the old hand engraving, a thayer valve and a TW47 slide. The bell is really beautiful "Corportation". It has some worn lacquer and a few small dings. Here's a freshly finished Sawday/Ark 42. This model has string linkages, nickel silver body and flare, cut bell and is lacquered. $2400 with case. Articulations speak clearly and nothing is veiled. Makes a great big sound and is fun to play. In very good used condition. The slide is custom built by Harry Siverly from scratch, leadpipe is removable. Vintage 1899 Silver Plated King Valve Trombone in VG Condition - Make an Offer! The 283 is the same horn with a cut bell. The instrument is in very good condition with hardly any signs of wear to the finish. Lightweight yellow brass bell with 70H bell taper. This is a one of a kind trombone, you will not find another one. Its gorgeous… I have to stop myself from keeping this one for my own! These tuning in the slide altos were played by many of the top trombonists and have recently become very popular again with the emerging of both the Shires and Rath alto trombones which also feature tuning in the slide. The patina is also perfect on this horn. The inline trubore valves offer a non obstructed blow with a fast response, keeping the bore consistent through both the open horn and the valve register. The attention to detail and craftsmanship is unparalleled and the design is totally unique and inspiring. CR rotary valves in Bb/F/D dependent setup. REDUCED $1200 without case. REDUCED $1700, Here's a really nice vintage Bach 42G, gold brass bell, traditional wrap F attachment. Has some lacquer wear and a few cosmetic blems but otherwise very clean. It is a versatile size, similar to the King 3B, .508" slide with 8" bell flare. C $1,532.70. $5500 without case. These are fantastic trombones and no one makes anything like it among the modern makers. Don't let the classification fool you, it's still a top notch high quality instrument and has many features that make it a desirable horn for excellent students, weekend warriors, young professionals, etc. Intonation is great, craftsmanship is great and the sound is spot on. $2750 with case. It is really easy to play, almost to the point where you don't need to practice alto to sound good anymore… almost… $2400 with case SOLD, Yes, this is the holy grail of jazz trombones. A gorgeous gold brass alto trombone, from one of the best trombone makers in the past 50 years. There are some patches on the handslide covering up worn spots so no holes develop. It was built for and played by Billy Byers during his career. The sound is velvety and beautiful. REDUCED $975 without case. Valves have recently been plated and have excellent compression. As such, it does show wear at the contact points and a good amount of many mute dings (I can think of all of the mute changes in Animaniacs…) Here's a great opportunity to buy an instrument that has been played by one of the best. This is an original Glassl traditional German tenor trombone with the famous Glasl sterling silver bell. Slide action is amazing. $1300 without case, Top of the line Wllson F Tuba, 5/4 slze, very similar to the Yamaha Jim Self model. $1000 with case, Here is a used Edwards model T-302 Jazz Trombone with gold brass 9127CF. This horn has a Kanstul prototype bell flare (unstamped) based on the vintage 2B large throat taper, the neckpipe and tuning slide are stock King 2b Jiggs parts, the slide is a custom .500" bore with curved grip and is stamped "Kaplan" This trombone was put together by Zig Kanstul for Alan while they were developing his signature model. Very lightly used, an excellent professional level bass trombone for a nice price. This instrument is a formidable orchestral instrument. They are lifesavers when you have to play a broadway show or want that extra sparkle on the principal trombone part and can't get the clarity you want on your large bore tenor but need a horn with a valve and some meat to the sound. This is similar to a 4H, .485" bore with a solid copper bell. This is a nearly new Rath contrabass trombone in the key of F. It is a beautiful instrument and sure to inspire any trombonist lusting for a new toy. This trombone is in good condition, it has been used and shows some minor cosmetic blems and a few minor scars from repairs. It is unlacquered. This horn has the "K" bell flare, which means that the bell diameter is 9" and standard gauge red brass. This trombone is all stock. A nice vintage Reynolds single valve bass trombone. C $13.07. Previously owned by Alex Iles. Sold with case. I have a theory that the model 34 was developed with its slightly smaller .522" bore size to compete with the popular .522" Conn 78H. Here is a trombone worth of the Chicago scene. It features a one piece rose brass bell 8.5" diameter. Here is a great and versatile CC tuba for gigging players looking for a smaller more nimble CC tuba. $1500 sold, A used Bach model 72 ML Bb trumpet, in very good condition with some worn silver on the valve casing. A workhorse that will never let you down. Made from all gold brass, chrome inner slide and totally handmade by my good friend Markus in Herzogenrath. I've not seen another one like this before. It features an oversized rotary with a straight port through the valve and a Y offset port for the F side. It features an open wrap, standard rotary valve, standard weight gold brass bell, .547" orchestral weight slide. $4500, Here is a brand new instrument: Antoine Courtois Paris model AC410 Legend with Rene Hagmann valve and open wrap F attachment. Yellow brass with gold brass slide tubes. The newest trombone from the Getzen Custom division, this model was designed with trombonist Ian Bousfield. YSL-354. It's a beautiful instrument, combining modern construction with traditional manufacturing techniques to create a replica instrument that is robust enough to stand up to professional use day in and day out. The bell is an unstamped 62H bell that was in Larry Minick's shop. Here is a very cool setup, an Edwards T-302 finished in brushed lacquer with two bell flares, one yellow brass and one red brass. I had the slide built by Shires special order with tuning in the slide and with real bronze outer tubes (not gold brass) and a Conn 88H connector. For rich powerful open sound in all the registers durable nickel silver … The slide is also an Elkhart from an earlier period and has been slightly modified. Tuned up and refreshed here at the shop. $2000 with original case. There is something amazingly satisfying about playing a glorified straight extendable tube and knowing that you're the master of it. A very special instrument and a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a piece of playable history. A bargain $675 with case. $250 with case. Slide alone, $1000. Price is $2550 with case. This bass trombone was made during the UMI years of ownership and while it's not a top tier bass it certainly isn't the "Yugo" many folks make them out to be. It features inline O.E. The 2nd valve linkage has its own fulcrum point that keeps the long linkage from flexing and giving it a proper pull, works very well. Price is $830 with case. $2000 without case, Here's a well made, quality German alto trombone that isn't going to break the bank and be fairly easy to learn. This particular instrument has been well loved by many over the years. This thing sounds fantastic and is easy to play. $2400, This is certainly one of the most rare trombones in the world. A flashy trombone that gets a lot of attention. Includes a B&S gig bag. Comes with a case and a slide to make the 1st valve into Eb. No case. $1000, Gorgeous vintage King 3B silver sonic, with Sterling silver bell flare. The Bach LT16M is one of the most popular professional small bore trombones available. Plays very well! The trumpet is in great shape and is a terrific playing instrument. $1200, on trial, Here's an interesting bass trombone bell from SE shires. REDUCED, Here is a great inexpensive quality inline bass trombone. Stunning Thein bass trombone with inline Hagmann valves, custom German style wrap. The only downside, there is some plating wear on the valves and while very playable as is, eventually you may want to have the pistons replated. Sale Pending. REDUCED, This trombone was designed for young players that cannot yet reach the outer positions. $2800 REDUCED, Here's a nice used Bach model 42 with Greenhoe valve. Some of his most prized instruments came after he moved his shop to the Burbank location. The trombone is free of dents and shows no signs of repairs. It was used by the legendary studio hornist, Brian O'Connor, and has many years of life left in it. Pretty much every compensating euphonium in the world was based on this model Besson. SOLD, This was Warren Luening's main Bb trumpet for a number of years. It is in like new condition with hardly any blems anywhere on the horn. 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