110 Year Old CG Conn Trombone Review

[@ericheidner6355]

Thanks for all of these great videos, Trent! Incidentally, the early Conns (before about 1919) didn't have the model numbers we're used to today (such as 6H, 88H, etc.). There were "S" (Small--.458" bore), "M" (Medium--.485" bore), "L" (Large--.500" bore, sometimes also denoted as a "small symphony" model), and "SYMPH" ("Large" Symphony--.547" bore) models. They became the 2H, 4H, 6H, and 8H models, respectively. And there were also versions with both High Pitch and Low Pitch tuning slides, such as the one in this video (note how long the tuning slide is compared to other trombones). These became the 3H, 5H (which is what you are reviewing), 7H, and 9H. They're great instruments, and I still play mine regularly!

[@OriginDBZ]

Eric Heidner Very interesting

[@BM-zv4hx]

Very knowledgeable, I have a 1917 3H Conn CG and have been slowly repairing it and replacing some parts like the higher pitch tuning slide (mine only had the lower when I got it) and a slide lock. Very cool

[@legomn54321]

I have an Elkhart Cavalier (branch of C.G.Conn) trombone made in 1934- basically the student-level version of that horn there, but still had the satin/polished silver and the gold wash. Old trombones like these are fantastic little horns with such a sweet sound.

[@cptsonicbelmont]

hey you uploaded this on my birthday! best present ever! keep up the wonderful content!!

[@Someonelse.]

Elkhart Indiana, US factory that made tons and tons of fantastic instruments. It’s actually my hometown!

[@philipcarli3718]

Lovely instrument. THAT is the trombone sound I prefer. Besides my Courtois G bass I also have a 1915 Conn "Symphony" model which is a bit bigger than that, but still has that focussed, direct tone. Thank you for this.

[@LukePritchard88]

I recently got a very similar 1929 Conn 4H with the same silver plate and gold wash finish. In great condition and plays wonderfully.

[@madicev8]

That's actually cool seeing how one should look. I just bought one with a very similar serial number with much more patina

[@montysoto8393]

I love your videos Brent keep them up

[@nicolaelder7941]

Monty Soto his name is trent

[@swanson5014]

Brent 😂

[@BrassInstrumentsUK]

I have a 135-140 year old cornet it’s in perfect working condition and I sometimes use it for British heritage concerts because it has a really punchy tone for the marches yet a very soft and warm tone when played quietly. It’s brilliant, I had it valued and it’s worth about £27,500 I love your videos and you seem like a very trustworthy person. How could we arrange for his piece of British history to feature in one of your videos?

[@cookie0329]

In my school band they had a C.G. Conn F attachment Trombone from 1877 which is still the best instrument I've ever played

[@Mitioritos]

the bell looks absolutelly beautiful, i wish my trombone had a carving like that. also the color... i dont really like yellow, so grey and a copper kind of color (like mine is) are my favourite colors for the brass instuments

[@skraegorn7317]

Great video Trent! I recently came into possession of an old family heirloom, a 1914 Frank Holton tenor trombone with a Nickel finish, it’s quite odd to play. There are a few tuning issues with the overtones and the bore is quite small (my trumpet mouthpiece fits comfortably), but it sounds and feels absolutely lovely. I also had it professionally cleaned and restored since it had been sitting in its case for over 90 years. Do you have any tips on maintaining and caring for it? I don’t touch it unless I’m wearing handling gloves and I also have a jeweler’s cloth on hand I bought for my silver-plated Trumpet.

[@lbrown21494]

"A tuning side like all instruments should have" Me: glares at my violin

[@darkwind9000]

That looks a lot like my 1922 CG Conn 4H trombone. It's brass and doesn't have a bell lock either. The stockings are a bit worn, but I'm hoping to get it restored sometime soon.

[@pizzapieparlor]

I'm fairly sure that H.P. means "High Pitch", which means it's tuned to 444 or something like that. That's how it's usually done on saxophones.

[@jackg9091]

Aztec No, it's Harry Potter. Did you even watch the video? People these days...

[@GamerTime_2002]

I think it sound beautiful

[@wildDuces234]

Can you recommend a way to clean or modify valves that suck. Sticking, corrosion, I'm about to take steal wool to it, like a dirty pot

[@billswingle2672]

It has a nice tone.

[@everettcarlson6600]

I wasn’t sure if you were joking or not, but IND. stands for State of Indiana.

[@kc0jtl]

After watching several of his videos, I have a strong inkling that he was joking.

[@snoproblem]

To be fair, it can be hard to tell. Trent's a master of deadpan.

[@Xzyum00]

I thought IND meant industries

[@kc0jtl]

+snoproblem: I know isn't it great! I love deadpan humor.

[@tesseract5421]

Why would he know what IND stands for? Not everyone is from america

[@jamesparlane9289]

Would the missing brace also be the counterweight?

[@DNKG669]

The short answer is no it'd simply be an additional brace

[@jassbone1573]

I have what appears to be the identical trombone. However, mine has the slide lock on the bottom tube.

[@oceanbackwards5837]

I have a colombia trombone about 95-100 years old, though it is very simular to this one with the satinin silver bell with a gold wash bell. Sadly, the slide bras on the inner slide broken in half.

[@Juan_Bone09]

:(

[@garriteinig3445]

I have a 105 year old J.W. York & Sons trombone, and it's very similar with the friction lock. Unlike your Conn, it isn't blessed with a slide lock... Still, it wasn't a bad deal at $50 off of ebay!

[@milojohnson3057]

i happen to also have a 105 year old jw york and sons instrument! a trumpet, though, not a trombone

[@gyoungberg]

Hello Trent. I have an opportunity to acquire one of these in a 1917 model 4H with low pitch rather than high pitch, with the original mouthpiece. It seems to be in somewhat better shape than yours. Is it worth $300?

[@josephthouvenin9692]

My friend has the same horn!

[@Clintoff01]

Crazy

[@lbrown21494]

Should my violin have a tuning slide?

[@kuro1689]

yes.

[@nmay2991]

Hi Kent! I just thought I would tell you your very popular at our school in East Tennessee

[@LarryMcAtee]

Great vids by the way. Off topic, but I could use your advice. I haven't played a trombone in over 2 decades and I really need it back in my life. But, now, like you, I'm bearded. My mustache is a bit thicker than yours though. Is the trombone still playable with a thick mustache or am I going to have to say goodbye to it? If anyone out there wants to weigh in, I'd appropriate it. I'm getting back on the wagon as a late Christmas present to myself. But, I'd hate to see my beardliness go.

[@TrentHamilton]

You can play with a thick mustache. The worst part is that after long playing sessions you might find your top lip getting a bit irritated, but one can certainly manage.

[@LarryMcAtee]

Thanks for the fast reply! That's just what I needed to hear!

[@TrentHamilton]

No problem :)

[@Rhakor]

Lol, the GamesCom owns Conn too.

[@firstchance1185]

I want it😂