Conn 62HI Bass Trombone Review

Conn bass trombones have been a go-to for players since the 1960's; the latest iteration of the 62, the 62HI, provides a balance of classic Conn playing and modern features. Quick-responding with a colorful sound, the 62HI offers a lot of playing in a nice package. Let us know what you think!
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Specs
Key: Bb/F/Gb/D
Bore: .562"
Bell: 9 1/2" two-piece rose brass
Handslide: Chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide, rose brass outer tubes with nickel silver crook
Tuning slide: Rose brass main tuning slide, yellow brass F and Gb tuning slides
Leadpipe: Interchangeable
Case: Conn hardshell case

[@jrova3645]

Great video! Quick question, is a the slide lighter than a Bach 50 slide? What I'm getting it at is I've played a Bach 42 lightweight gold bell with a 50 nickel silver slide (the Jay Friedman special) which, as a bass trombone player, I like a lot. I already have an 88H. I was wondering if i got a Conn 62H slide if I'd get something similar to the Jay Friedman model. Thanks!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

The LW nickel silver handslide is a fair amount lighter then the standard yellow brass setup. Conn actually offers a .562” handslide as an option on the 88H; I haven’t played this combination in a while but I suspect it would broaden the sound and give it a bit more core and stability when pushed dynamically. I don’t know if it would go quite as far as the Friedman setup but opening up the airflow on Conns makes a big difference; the CL valve essentially does this and it completely changes the horn.

[@Kvartventilen]

I play a Conn 62hi but struggle with understanding the different caracteristics of the three lead pipes marked B,C and D. Anyone got some advise?

[@andersonribeiro1496]

por favor faça o Review do trombone baixo conn 112H

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you for the comment! I don't have a 112h in the shop at the moment but the next time one arrives I will put up a review right away!

[@andersonribeiro1496]

Schmitt Music Trombone Shop ok thank you .

[@AllaieJay]

Is this horn more of a classical and solo instrument rather then jazz setting like ballad or burner charts

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

This horn can definitely be a great fit in jazz settings; it’s going to have a very warm timbre, but still defined, in ballads but can bark at upper dynamics. Like I mentioned in the video it doesn’t necessarily have the same power as a Bach, Edwards, Shires, etc, but for some players it doesn’t have to...

[@AllaieJay]

Okay thanks I might purchase this horn

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Let me know if we can be of any help!

[@Knightstar81]

Love my 62H (stacked rotors). Had it 15 years and used it all over from jazz to concert band, orchestra, musicals, trombone choirs, brass choirs, etc.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

I think some players have forgotten they’re an option but I really think they bring a lot to the table...

[@ARCODEMUSIC]

It’s a good horn but it doesn’t stand out compared to other Bass Trombones