Photos Bel Sometimes the serial number will be on both the handslide and the neck receiver. a s/n P2xxx horn. Contact your local music store with the information you've learned about your trombone. Skip to main content . Is in beautiful condition and plays terrific. Item specifics. Archived. * The S prefix, while used until the mid-80s, was not always seen on serial numbers. This video is unavailable. Some important details: The Bell is engraved similarly to the Elkhart model, but instead of "Elkhart IND USA" it says, "made in USA", leading me to believe it's a post-Elkhart horn.I did not see this style of bell engraving anywhere I looked. Watch Queue Queue The slide has 88h engraved into it, as well as the serial number GC3xxxxx (x's are digits). Please note that this item is sold as seen with no returns accepted. Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture. Case is in good condition but is not original. Apparently many of these were made from stock that was manufactured in Elkhart and taken with the factory when it moved. Conn Brass Serial Number List: Serial Number Year Manufactured; 1: 1876: 700: 1877: 1700: 1878: 3000: 1879: 5000: 1880: 6000: 1881: 7000: 1882: 8000: 1883: 9000: 1884: 10500: 1885: 12000: 1886: 13000: 1887: 14000: 1888: 16500: 1889: 18000: 1890: 20000: 1891: 22500: 1892: 25000: 1893: 27500: 1894: 29000: 1895: 34000: 1896: 40000: 1897: 46700: 1898: 52000: 1899: 58000: 1900: 66700: 1901: 71000: … Shop by category ... eBay item number: 203170227580. Other cup mouthpiece serial numbers are not available at this time. Late 1960s Conn 88H, in good condition. CONN Director Stars Trombone Fair used condition with well worn case . The bell section has a special order red brass 9” bell (which is very thin, about .017” thickness at the flare). Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This number is on Trombone twice, no Dents, has a Conn Trombone Mouthpiece. Very Good. Trombones will have the serial number either on the back of the hand slide or on the neck receiver where it attaches to the handslide. Conn 88H trombone ultimately begins in 1875 with the vision and determination of one man: Colonel C.G. If you see a model number there (such as "1 2 H"), you are home free. I have the plain 88H. When Conn moved to Abilene, Texas they did make horns with six digit serial numbers that drastically overlap the Elkhart numbers. hide. Elkhart Conn 88H. Stencil serial numbers starting with a P APPEAR to be +50,000 off on the Conn serial number chart for split bell key horns (i.e. Or $83 /month^ with 48 month financing* Limited Time. Watch. Note that serial numbers on Pan American models don't match Conn serial numbers. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The fourth character indicated the instrument: The remaining numbers indicated the production number within the month. The Conn 88H is recognized for its unique tone color and refusal to “break up” even at the most extreme dynamics making it one of the most widely used professional symphonic trombones in the world. $1,200.00. Conn, Ltd., USA" with no reference to Elkhart Indiana, it is an Abilene bell. $1,795 + $38 Shipping. Bach Trombones. 4.0 of 5 stars. or Best Offer. Additionally, the instrument is stamped as an “8H”. The newer ones have different art or often say "artist symphony". From 1987 on, the two-digit prefix number plus 50 will give you the year of manufacture. $1800 Shop by category ... eBay item number: 203184166024. Product Price $2,899.00. Also looks like the Elkhart Conn with the rose brass bell. Conn stencil model names are NOT consistent. 50,000+2000=52,000. Conn 23H Trombone USA w/ Factory Warranty, … New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. The story of the C.G. Conn 88H serial number help. Conn-Selmer Videos Frequently Asked Questions Purchase an Instrument Serial Numbers Warranty Information. from Product Price $3,961.00. Conn. According to a Conn s/n chart, 52,000 was made in 1919) and appears to be at least 200,000 off for LH bell key horns. King and Conn have lists of serial numbers and corresponding years of manufacture; this information can help you narrow down your search even further. The years 1967 to March 1974 (when Conn moved their brass manufacturing to Abilene, Texas), is a period where at least some of the instruments were inferior in quality He played it for years and I consider myself lucky to have it now. The serial number was printed on the slide right below the bell section compression joint, but I don't know of any place on the bell section where the serial number is printed - maybe I'm missing it though. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Vintage Elkhart Conn 88h Trombone ~ Serial Number 911xxx ~ .547 Bore Size ~ Made between 1961 & 1962 ~ Unbelievable Condition! Thanks for the reassurance - I had been a bit anxious over their reputation. Lacquer is 80%. When I was in the market I tried every horn I could get my hands on and the one that played best was a plain 88H. Skip to main content . Dealer Locator; Outlet; Search. 07 Jul 2020 10:00 BST Date Format. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. For those of you who did not get an earlier (June 1994) message, I have copied a list of CONN serial numbers and approximate dates of manufacture. C.G. Serial number: 214697. Vintage King Trombones, H.N. This thread is archived. Shows typical signs of wear, minor damage in the bell throat and flare from mutes and normal, dents have been removed at this shop. The bell section has a special order red brass 9” bell (which is very thin, about.017” thickness at the flare). Conn 8H, 88H Trombone Slide in Good Condition - Open to Reasonable Offers. The Conn 88H is a much more responsive horn while the Bach 42b is a much more solid horn. Model: Start # End # Worcester: 1 (1888) 3,200 (1898) Wonder Improved: unknown (1895) 41,000 (1917) New Invention: 16,000 (1910) 23,000 (1912) New Wonder Series I: 41,000 The Conn 88h is the holy grail of vintage tenor trombones. About Conn-Selmer Conn-Selmer Careers Diversity and Inclusion Plan Latest News Resources Conn-Selmer Videos Frequently Asked Questions Purchase an Instrument Serial Numbers … Beautiful CG Conn 88H Trombone. I cannot for the life of me figure out when it was made. My uncle got it from Bob Merritt… Read More. I have owned numerous Conn 88H's but I can't find the year of manufacture for this one. Details. “All Conn 88H Series horns are completely inspected in our ProShop to guarantee their quality. He wasn't sure of the dates for Cavaliers, but Pan American production apparently ran from around 1917 to 1954 and the Pan American serial numbers don't mesh with the Conn serial number list (no source that correlates Pan American serial numbers with production dates is known). Vintage Instruments can usually be dated by serial number. $1,799.99 + $35 Shipping. View the manufacturing date ranges on serial numbers for many of our legendary brands. White Era will often have the serial number on the tuning slide, but not $50.00 shipping. share. This horn was u sed by professional musician. ALL ORIGINAL!!!!! King 7b Review. or Best Offer. Few have succeeded. In March of 1974 an alpha-numeric system was established: If you note any discrepancies, or have additional information concerning this company, please contact us here at Horn-u-copia. Vintage Elkhart Conn 88H made in 1961/62(Serial# 911xxx) Some say the best years of production for Conn 88H trombones. Watch Queue Queue. Note: From 1983 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of. As the other poster said, its an early Abilene model. Custom Conn Trombone Silver Floor Lamp - Handmade w/ UL Listed Lamp Kit. Conn 88H Professional Model Tenor Trombone w/ Traditional Wrap F Attachment. Conn 88HCL Symphony Series F Attachment Trombone. Founding a band instrument manufacturing company in the small town of Elkhart, Indiana, C.G. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture. Bell section has been replaced with an Elkhart Made red brass 8.5" bell, not engraved. The serial number is very distinctly NOT GA. Includes case and mouthpieces. Add to Cart. Condition: Used: An item that has been previously used. 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. ttf_TromboneTube Posts: 0 Joined: Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:58 pm. Post by ttf_TromboneTube » Fri May 26, 2017 12:26 am Hi, I need help identifying this 88H. Preferred Seller. I got this horn from my uncle, Dave Buckley. Search. Plays very well, classic Conn sound, dark and warm with enveloping timbre. I recently came into possession (cough cough, impulsively bought cough) of a Conn 88H. 100% Upvoted. Quick Responder. This Conn 88H trombone was built in 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana, and is a late 300,000 serial number. 959. 3 3. The slide butts up against cork, not a spring (I assume). New Arrival of Ex Royal Military Band Musical Instruments From Kneller Hall - Saxophones, Clarinets, Cornets, Trombones, Speakers, Guitar & More. Valve section has had the linkage updated to modern standards. This one is in excellent condition! All pre-letter series Elkhart 8D's had a mechanical linkage on the change valve. I cannot find a list of Conn serial numbers online with GC in it. The lacquer is in very good condition. $500.00. Does anyone know when/where this was made? Conn 88H freshly overhauled. As with anything, it depends a lot on your specific horn. Hand slide is original from around 1970, overhauled, all original parts. They are beautifully made, and play wonderfully. Make an Offer. $37.92 shipping. Sources:Allied SupplyMusic TraderConn Loyalist, 1980-1986 numbers are inexact, and may relate only to student level trumpets/cornets. I cannot find a list of Conn serial numbers online with GC in it. Ends from. For a period from the mid 1920's through to the mid-1950's Conn stamped the model number right above or below the serial number, where the bell and slide sections come together. Close. 'Sax Chesnut Serial Number Chart, Conn - Selmer'. The serial is on the Trigger … Conn 88HKCL. The 88H is as much at home in the symphony orchestra or concert band as it is in the recital hall, and that's where it really excels. Search for the serial number of the brand United Musical Instruments U.S.A., Inc. - Conn to determine the age of your instrument. Edit: I might be wrong, and am no expert, but I thought the serial number was printed on the slide and the bell section? I don’t have the page in front of me, but the series with GA3xxxxx should date your horn. Posted by 3 years ago. If it says "C.G. Beautiful CG Conn 88H Trombone. Beautiful CG Conn 88H Trombone. Don't Miss!!! It was definitely made in Abilene, TX. Conn 88H Special, circa 1952 This Conn 88H trombone was built in 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana, and is a late 300,000 serial number. *1980 - 1986 serial numbers are for student trumpet and cornets only. The Pan Americans he saw were all small straight tenors with .485" bores and 7" bells. The lacquer is in very good condition. Very Good. Item specifics. On the Conn-Loyalist website, GAxxxxxx just means a serial number that starts with G, the next letter could be any of the other 25, and then they’re followed by 6 digits. Venue Address. Horns that do not meet our standards is sent back to Conn.” Dave Kessler. Condition: Used: An item that has been previously used. Either way, the bad reputation that post-elkhart conns have is in my opinion a little misguided - I've played some really nice early Abilene Conns. I also thought of the possibility that someone mix and matched the slide and the bell, but both pieces suggest an 88H model. I've tried using google to research but had no luck. To my knowledge, for 1940 vintage CONN horns you will find the serial number on the thumb valve casing, not under the valve levers as on more recent horns from CONN. The years 1967 to March 1974 (when Conn moved their brass manufacturing to Abilene, Texas), is a period where at least some of the instruments were inferior in quality In March of 1974 an alpha-numeric system was established: The first character of the serial number indicated the decade; "G" for the 1970's, "H" for the 1980's, etc. save. Subject: CONN Serial Numbers. The famous 88H is well known for its superior response in all registers. Help Identifying Conn 88H Year of Manufacture . The serial number is very distinctly NOT GA. Conn 88H serial number help. Conn 88H Symphony Series F Attachment Trombone. $129.00 . report . The Conn 88H is the archetype of the great orchestral tenor trombone of the late 20th century. Beautiful CG Conn 88H Trombone. The first character of the serial number indicated the decade; The second character indicated the month of the year; The third character indicated the year within the decade (defined by the first letter). 3 3. comments. Conn 88H trombone with case. Or $61 /month^ with 48 month financing* Limited Time. Quick Shipper. The first thing to look for is the bell engraving. The serial number is L74522. San Antonio, TX, United States. 48-Month Financing* 3 Styles Available. Details. It has Matching Numbers, Serial number is 237008, which was made in 1927 according to Conn numbers. Also looks like the Elkhart Conn with the rose brass bell. I have an opportunity to purchase a used Conn 88H. The Conn-Selmer resource guide appears to leave out the S prefixes on its serial number list, … TIME CAPSULE!!! The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. There are times I wish I had the solid sound of the 42b but by far most of the time I'm happier with the more responsive 88H. They are a large bore symphony tenor. This is the trombone that every other maker would like to offer, and they try. Add to Cart. The next thing to do is to check for model names or numbers. Sam Ash San Antonio. $39.55 shipping. or Best Offer. 4.0 of 5 stars. The slide has 88h engraved into it, as well as the serial number GC3xxxxx (x's are digits). This horn has been restored and relacquered. the Spit Valve is good, there is a slight resistance on the Slide at about the 2nd or 3rd Position, I see no dents on the slide, maybe it just needs cleaning or Lubrication. Personal instrument. 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