SO COOL! 1968 Conn 6H/5G valve trombone review

[@johnhouston5921]

Keith, you’re a trombone legend!!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Far from it but I very much appreciate your kind comment! Thanks for watching!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop Juan Tizol was that Valve Trombone Icon known for playing with Duke Ellington

[@kylelanger8611]

You were right, Keith, that horn really does sound great!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Glad you think so too!

[@yahbarrahyisrael1921]

Sounds Glorious!!! You sound like you are in the room with me. Beautiful!

[@adlan_kacak]

i`ve never heard valve trombone before so i expect the sound still similar to the original trombone but the different is just with the valve-y transition sound in it ... then turn out just like what i`ve expected =D thank you for the wholesome plays sir! =)

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@gordondalziel5976]

Beautiful warm sound, great demonstration. Just relearning to play myself after 45 years!! You've given me something to shoot for!!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching and congrats on bringing the trombone back into your life!

[@eugenefarrar1959]

Some nice playing there my friend. Thanks.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching; the instrument made it very easy :)

[@BEAN.MACHINE]

Spending as much time as you do surrounded by so many amazing trombones would literally be a dream come true. Man I wouldn't wanna leave that shop 😂

[@Ffhjle]

I have an identical horn. It is fantastic and you sounded great again. Another great valve trombonist was Rob McConnell. Rob played the 5g valves with an 8 H bell section section attached-at least that is my understanding. Keep up the great videos!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for your kind comments! Pairing the 5G valves with an 8H bell would be interesting; part of me wonders about the ability of the .500" bore to put enough energy in to get the large bell/taper to ring but I can imaging it having a beautiful velvety warmth (which makes sense knowing how Rob McConnell played...)

[@Ffhjle]

Schmitt Music Trombone Shop Have a listen to any Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass album. It worked for Rob. His valve section was modified and had triggers on the the 1st and 3rd valve slides just like the Triple C. Thanks for the great videos as always!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

juan tizol played the Valve Trombone

[@ACIDICcitric]

I played a valve t-bone in my hs jazz band was so fun! I was a euphonium player so it was a nice transition for me to make

[@ACIDICcitric]

I played a valve t-bone in my hs jazz band was so fun! I was a euphonium player so it was a nice transition for me to swap

[@leonardgould6657]

WELL, KEITH, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU'RE a legend or not (as the man says!), only because I'm a Trumpet player, takin'a breath of Fresh Air, and takin'a quick look-see/Walk here, ON THE WILD SIDE! but that tone, man! That is superlative!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for joining us on the trombone side (and for your kind comment!)

[@charlesmalone3980]

I used to play one back in middle school- Junior year in high school it is my all time favorite instrument I have played I’ve only ever had seen one in person and had asked the school district allow me to move schools with it as I got older so I could try mastering such an elegant and rich sounding instrument. The valved trombone I had once played now resides in a display case in the last school I went to. I hope to Play one again someday .

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

This is that Duke Ellington sound I've been looking for

[@tiantian6128]

where can we find another horn like this, sounds so beautiful

[@danielramirez7827]

First to comment!!! You make that instrument sing. It was a joy listening to you play and thank you for this review. That is a beautiful instrument Keith.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@tewbaguy]

Love your reviews...! Keep them coming. Very helpful

[@gkaji6254]

This is the best sound I've heard of all of your videos. I also have a 6h from about that year and it's definitely my favorite horn from my collection of about 20ish. Gerard

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for your kind comment! I have always enjoyed the unique warmth of the Conn 6H and I think the 5G valve section does a wonderful job of matching with the bell!

[@Binx_Official]

I wonder if it would be possible to have a bass trombone bell section (given the proper adapter) would be interesting to have that transposing ability with thumb triggers

[@jeremydano2842]

No doubt!! You need to play valves man! That was great!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you for your kind comment; I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeremydano2842]

Schmitt Music Trombone Shop hey...what is the name of that ballad you played? Can’t remember but beautiful tune.

[@denysreis90]

Excelente som keith!!!!! Sempre dando um show !! Qual deles você diria ser o melhor? Conn 5g, king flugabone, olds o-21??

[@trombonist59]

great horn, Brookmeyer also played a Reynolds back in the day, TV 29 I think, another great horn. larger dual bore, a lot like the Olds valve section but 8 1/2 inch bell.. I have both and a King 3b valve, and newer Kanstul, last one out of the factory before it sold. I've enjoyed playing them. one good combo is the 3b concert bell, with the Conn 5g valve section.. great sound and still the good intonation. fun

[@peterdegroff7318]

You sound really good on the valve bone. No stuffy sound like some people got. They all lined up behind Brookmeyer! I'm am presently seeking a valve section to mate up with my 6H. The valve section alone is a 7G and when mated to a 6H it became a 5G. If you have one or have the 6H/5G combo(That was a Conn option)I'd like to hear from you.

[@eugenefarrar1959]

Yeah Brookmeyer is one of my all time favourite trombonists. One of the coolest sounds in jazz. I can't buy this nonsense about it not being a true trombone.

[@bradleybunk6463]

Keith, you sound so good on this horn! Ditch the 547 tenors.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for your kind comment! I certainly have lots of work to do but I have found that starting my day with the large bore tenor, and keeping up on my foundational work, helps me on the small bore work as well...

[@robertmarsh3588]

Just like the Shires Alessi model video, fabulous sound again. Have you been been practicing lots in lockdown?! Another observation - we all play better on instruments we like!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you for your kind comments! I have been trying to get in regular practice time so I can try to do all of these great instruments justice, not to mention to be ready for when all of the gigs start to show up again (there are a lot of great players with time on their hands right now and I don't want to get left in the dust ;) )

[@smholgate]

What a great sound. Wow.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgeparkins777]

I have a Lyon Healey (Martin stencil) from a good while before this. To me the concept is very fun, not quite a true trombone in some ways but with qualities of trombone and qualities of other low brass too. As mainly a trumpeter I find it harder to slot in low register than it would be on, say, a standard tenor bone, but that may be a quality of the Lyon Healey specifically

[@thefunk731]

Great sound, what mouthpiece are you using'

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Bach 6 1/2AL; one of my standard smallbore pieces (along with the 7C...) Thanks for the comment; I as well loved the sound!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

My local high school has one of these trombones!!!!

[@MsGoku552]

Can you make video in how to do lip trills. I want to see how the embrochure looks like when playing in different pitches.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you for the suggestion! I will put lip trills on my short list of videos and will try to get one done sooner rather then later! Thanks for watching!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Trumpeters can play this guy & it's great for recording.

[@cameronhizer3767]

I understand that Bob Brookmeyer had the leadpipe replaced by a guy named Larry Minick (I think) and that helped a whole lot.

[@jazzbariman]

Your sound was better here than on some of the earlier videos of yours. I do not have to ask if you are practicing more, I can hear it. This is another instrument I think you should get for yourself. Not many of us out here would sound that good on this instrument. I do have one question that is tangential to the valve trombone that I have always been curious about. Why did Bob Brookmeyer play a valve trombone and not the slide trombone? I am a HUGE Gerry Mulligan fan and scholar. I have about 300 plus recordings of Mulligan, read every book ever published about him, read every magazine article ever written, studied his compositions, and talked to people who knew him personally and played in his bands. Brookmeyer's name comes up frequently, but I have never heard why he played exclusively on valve trombone. I have never heard a recording where he ever played a slide trombone. If anyone knows, please reply. Great video of a great instrument.

[@dicey7890]

I think I have one of these. serial number 997.... Its not in bad shape, the valve action is still good, better than my Olds valve trombone which I used more, back in my playing days.

[@sampagan1067]

Man you got beautiful tone and super range even up to high F on demand.. Is it possible to put an F attachment onto that 6H bell section or similar. I'd love to be able to also nail the pedals below E using the attachment until I hit the pedal Bb and below. How do I contact you ? Euphonius Vbone

[@hunghsinliang824]

Do you still have this in stock?

[@raymondfallon7429]

You get all the best toys

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Or get to try them anyway... ;)

[@charisioannou8457]

Is this horn still available?

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

It is not unfortunately :( we can keep an eye out for another for you though; let us know!

[@theunrealtimemm]

When I moved to another high school in Grade 12, the music teacher handed me a valve trombone. I said: 'I have no idea how to play this.' he seemed genuinely puzzled. 'I went to a school that barely had regular trombones - certainly didn't have one of these.' So with a sigh, he got me a regular trombone.

[@ninakim7282]

Great.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching; this was a great instrument!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Marching Bands use them & there's an upright Valve Trombone

[@gkaji6254]

Oh... That's not for sale is it?

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

It is indeed! The link to our website is in the description! The price is on the upper end but it really is in like-new condition!

[@raymondfallon7429]

@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop what's more fun, that or the King1130? (Don't say apples and oranges - pretend they're both pears or something).

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

For pure enjoyment I might have to say the 1130 (but a lot of that is because I actually own it :) ). The 6H is a phenomenal instrument but I enjoy the difference of the sound and even physical feel of the 1130; I actually just got done practicing on it and the more I play it the more I love it...With that said, if I were looking for a true valve trombone I have never played one better then this 6H/5G!

[@potterspread]

What size mouthpiece does this accept - small, large or European?

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

It is a standard small shank!

[@elenajarosz2580]

@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop Thank you! Can you recommend a trombone case for it?

[@leroybrownjones4452]

Thanks does kieth have a day job. Haha u he best brother.

[@zeldemalevitz4996]

Tasty

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you! I hope everything is well!