Are Conn trombones good?
Yes, they are! Conn makes excellent trombones that are often used in professional symphonies. The popularity of this brand could be attributed to the durability, reliability, and consistency of their horns.
Where is the serial number on a Conn trombone?
Serial numbers on trombones normally appear on the body near the slide receiver (arrow) or on the slide receiver or mouthpiece receiver (circled). On a trumpet, look on either side of the center valve for the serial number.
How do you date a trombone?
The easiest and usually most precise way is to look for the serial number. In most cases there is a serial number engraved in the trombone. Usually that number can be found on the handbrace of the bellsection, the braces of the slide or the slide itself.
What is a Coprion bell?
What is Coprion? The process necessary for producing the Coprion bell was developed by Conn in 1938. It consists of electrolytically depositing COPper IONns (hence the name Coprion) onto a stainless steel precision form accurate to millionths of an inch (so Conn said in its 1959 catalog), creating a seamless bell.
What was the first trombone?
The trombone is said to have been created in the middle of the 15th century. Until the 18th century the trombone was called a “saqueboute” (in French) or a “sackbut” (in English).
How much do trombones weigh?
The trombone weighs about 1,3 to 2,8 kilos (3,0 to 6,1 lb). Your left arm weighs about 4 to 5 kg (9 to 11 lb) and you keep both of them up at the same time. All the time when you play. Of course, you can keep the trombone and the left arm up in a playing position, with continually tensed muscles.
Does Conn still make trumpets?
The Conn 52BSP CONNstellation Professional Bb Trumpet includes a case and mouthpiece and is avaiable in silver finish. The Conn 52BSP is one of the most versatile trumpets available today.