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...if its price is more than market value?

Lets assume you come across the vintage horn of your dreams, good condition. What horn would it be? And what would you be ready to pay for it?

Brand, modell, year?

Me probably a Holton 169. As for the price... hard to say, they are that rare...
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My dream horn was an Elkhart Conn 79H - and I found it, in very good condition!
Paid more than I was prepared to - but I now have it - and love it! :good:
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I have several that I have picked up since I got back into playing. First is the 1969 Conn 79h and the other is an odd one a 1972 Conn 80h. The 80h is a 78h with an 8” red brass bell.

Working on a conn 32h and hope to pick up a 6H in the future. I love the old Conn vibe.
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I`d love a Mount Vernon Bach 8 and a straight Mount Vernon 34G
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cozzagiorgi wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:17 amLets assume you come across the vintage horn of your dreams, good condition. What horn would it be? And what would you be ready to pay for it?
When I was building my collection, I found myself in that exact position a few times, particularly when dealing with early Olds bass trombones. I paid what was necessary to acquire the horn. I'm not sure if I would call that paying over the market value, though. Each of those instruments was not simply rare, but (to the best of my knowledge) unique. These days, my collection is pretty much complete, so it'll have to be something really special to get me to open up the old wallet.
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I think a Minnick 100h would loosen the purse strings a little.
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This Romantic French trombone, which I only spotted a few days after it sold (for probably quite a bit above its actual value). If anyone knows the person who bought it........

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LeTromboniste wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:31 pm This Romantic French trombone ...
What a stunning instrument. I can see why you were interested!

Do you know anything about it? Year built/used; size of bore, bell, etc.; where/how it was used (orchestra, opera, chamber, ...)?
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I kinda did on two horns-- Sterling Plus LT16M, Mt Vernon 6vii/9.

Super glad I did!
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:shuffle: It is rare I find a horn I want and not already have...

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Posaunus wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:14 pm
LeTromboniste wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:31 pm This Romantic French trombone ...
What a stunning instrument. I can see why you were interested!

Do you know anything about it? Year built/used; size of bore, bell, etc.; where/how it was used (orchestra, opera, chamber, ...)?
The bell is inscribed "E De Tarade", which lead me to think it was built for Émile De Tarade (1800-1880), a French military who at some point was bodyguard to Louix XVIII, but later remained employed without being assigned for up to 15 years, retiring in 1846 with what I imagine a decent pension for having done not much. All that free time and his early retirement seem to have allowed him to delve into diverse intellectual and artistic activities. He published a treatise on anatomy in 1841 and a book on how to raise and educate dogs in 1871, as well as the tales of an artist's travels (auto-biographical?), and two poetry compilations of his own writings (including some put to music by Fernando Sor). There's accounts of him composing orchestral music and being a conductor.

The fanciness of the instrument fits well with the persona of a rich intellectual jack-of-all-trades.

Year built; can only speculate, but given the features of the instrument (tuning slide, water key), I would say probably later in his life. 1870s, maybe 1860s. Bore and bell size seem to be the typical Romantic French style (i.e. very small, .450 ish bore and ~6½ bell). Think Conn 2H dimensions, but built lighter with thinner metal.
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Either a killer Holton TR185 or a 169! I wouldn't say no to a good Elky 60H or 62H :pant:
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NY/Mt. Vernon 50 or 45B (model numbers obviously being fuzzy before a certain year) if I had the bread! There's a really nice 45B bell on Brassark that I'd buy if I didn't already have 100 projects I were working on at the moment...

Glassl Alto too!
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Elkhart 60H.
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Mt. Vernon Bach 42b with gold bell and nickel slide

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Conn Fuchs.
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I don't know if this is rare but I did buy a 1928 22h Conn. Probably paid over the mark since I had to pay shipping, and the exchange rate (Aus -> Us) was pretty crappy. Had to buy it "sight unseen" and trust the sellers description.
But it did work out, as it is in great condition, and I play it most........"the things it must have seen"
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fsgazda wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:27 pmConn Fuchs.
Let me know if you find one for sale :-)
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mrdeacon wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:26 pm Either a killer Holton TR185 or a 169! I wouldn't say no to a good Elky 60H or 62H :pant:
You should have bought the 185 recently on ebay.
Or maybe I should have bought it... oh my..
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I’ve had the good fortune of having at one time or another owned nearly all of my dream horns. In no particular order: conn 62H, Edwards and Shires basses; King 3B/F, Tennessee Williams 6, Burbank Williams 6, Minick “100H”, Elkhart 6H, 1963 Elkhart 88H, and Shires .525 and .547 tenors. I’m not particularly well off - I would usually have to sell one before buying the next. All but one were used. I recently acquired a De Bruycker bell/Bach 16M combination. I’d like to try a 169 some day. That’s about it.

Looking back, I suppose I’d like the 88H back. Generally, I’m glad I had the chance to experience all these great horns, but I don’t really need a collection.

The takeaway for me is that they were nearly all great horns but, for the most part, it’s not the horn. The exception was a 70s Corporation Bach 50. I received more compliments playing that horn than all the rest combined.
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Bach5G wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:07 pm
The takeaway for me is that they were nearly all great horns but, for the most part, it’s not the horn. The exception was a 70s Corporation Bach 59. I received more compliments playing that horn than all the rest combined.
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I have been very lucky and own, or have owned, many of the most coveted horns. I suppose the Conn Fuchs is the jewel in the crown, bought for many dollars at a time when we were getting almost $2 to the pound. I expect it will be for sale one day.... not quite yet though. The other very special horn is a Bb basposaune made by Piering senior around 1850.... father of more famous Robert. I used that one on a recording with Ian Bousfield... plays really well.
I turned down the offer of a Williams 10. Not cheap, but a real stunner. If I had been 20 years younger I would have bought it, but I have quite enough.... I can pick up a Rath R9, Holton 169, Conn Fuchs or any of a room full of instruments.... I think the itch is well and truly scratched !!

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blast wrote: Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:54 am I have been very lucky and own, or have owned, many of the most coveted horns. I suppose the Conn Fuchs is the jewel in the crown, bought for many dollars at a time when we were getting almost $2 to the pound. I expect it will be for sale one day.... not quite yet though.
Hopefully when that happens the exchange rate swiss francs to british pound is more to my liking than now :-)
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An old pro horn. Just pay the asking price and enjoy.
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cozzagiorgi wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:21 pm
Bach5G wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:07 pm
The takeaway for me is that they were nearly all great horns but, for the most part, it’s not the horn. The exception was a 70s Corporation Bach 59. I received more compliments playing that horn than all the rest combined.
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bimmerman wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:16 pm I kinda did on two horns-- Sterling Plus LT16M, Mt Vernon 6vii/9.

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I've generally bit on most of these each time I have seen them. Just about the only dream horn left for me to snag is a Contra or a horn owned by somebody in particular.

Do not worry everybody, I intend to make sure my rare horns are restored and ready for when they move on to the next owners.

Now to get that Fuch's finished and see how it really plays,
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I'm curious about Noah's modern Fuchs project. Can't imagine what it cost.

I once lost a 'bay auction for a Holton 169 that went well over the asking. Got to try it out and it was fantastic.
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LeTromboniste wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:31 pm This Romantic French trombone, which I only spotted a few days after it sold (for probably quite a bit above its actual value). If anyone knows the person who bought it........
it looks a bit like my Hawkes from 1905 which is still playable.
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sf105 wrote: Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:28 am I'm curious about Noah's modern Fuchs project. Can't imagine what it cost.

I once lost a 'bay auction for a Holton 169 that went well over the asking. Got to try it out and it was fantastic.
Copies..... I am, as you know Steve, playing on the Bill Symington copy of my Mt Vernon 1 1/2G.... you have tried one yourself... a great mouthpiece, but nothing like the MV Bach...a happy accident therefore..... even more can go wrong with trombones... the Bach 50 was a copy of a Fuchs... as was the Conn 60H and 62H.... and the Holton 169.... all different, as you, fellow Fuchs owner knows.

169s are a bit special though... and if there is a Ray Premru connection, even better 8-)

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I would probably pony up a little extra for a truly outstanding Conn 6H or maybe even a Bach 12. It would REALLY have to be special, though.
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blast wrote: Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:04 am
sf105 wrote: Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:28 am I'm curious about Noah's modern Fuchs project. Can't imagine what it cost.

I once lost a 'bay auction for a Holton 169 that went well over the asking. Got to try it out and it was fantastic.
Copies..... I am, as you know Steve, playing on the Bill Symington copy of my Mt Vernon 1 1/2G.... you have tried one yourself... a great mouthpiece, but nothing like the MV Bach...a happy accident therefore..... even more can go wrong with trombones... the Bach 50 was a copy of a Fuchs... as was the Conn 60H and 62H.... and the Holton 169.... all different, as you, fellow Fuchs owner knows.

169s are a bit special though... and if there is a Ray Premru connection, even better 8-)

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sf105, I think the cool thing with Noah's project is that the horn will have a lot of unique specs to it. The bell flare will be unique to anything currently on the market, the horn is all rose and yellow brass, and it has that super cool TIS mechanism. I'm definitely curious!

I'll never be able to afford it but that doesn't mean I'm not curious :pant:
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dukesboneman wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:48 pm I`d love a Mount Vernon Bach 8 and a straight Mount Vernon 34G
I have a MV 8 I’d sell you for $2k.

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Hm there is a mv bach 42 on Facebook for 5000$
Also a nice horn.
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Would've loved to have bought a Williams & Wallace Bass (TIS, single-trigger with the manual 2nd valve) just about 11 months ago. When the bidding went north of $2,300 I had to give up. :(
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I paid a few hundred more than eBay prices for my 6H. But it was formerly owned by Wayne Andre and easily one of the best sounding trombones I’ve ever played. I never really played Conn until I picked that horn up at the shop and played it for an hour. Purchased immediately. I would probably pony up for a Minick small bore if another one comes up (just missed the last one at BrassArk), a Peppy made small bore Bach that played exceptionally well, Or maybe if Drew put the Billy Byer’s Williams 4 up for sale ;D
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There's an interesting Conn 30H on craigslist right now. (Not overpriced)
Also, would not mind finding one of the Naked Lady engraved horns.
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Vintage horns? The horn I started on was ancient - a sterling silver Henry Distin, which by the time I got it in ;76 was pretty worn out... but it played very sweetly. One of those in mint condition would tempt me.
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I'd pay top dollar for a super-clean Conn 88H from 1966 or earlier. I love my 1970 88H, but I've heard that some of the earlier ones can be even better. I'd also be sorely tempted if I ran across a 79H from the same era.
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I run a bit in the budget community, but have gambled small on potentially good horns. It has actually worked well for me. I win some and lose some, but in the aggregate have picked up a couple good ones for low bucks because I took the chances and was able to rectify their shortcomings.
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Conn 62H Elkhart in nice condition if one ever shows up again.

Conn 70H Fuchs model ... they all differ from each other so another one wouldn't be redundant.
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Trav1s wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:42 am I have several that I have picked up since I got back into playing. First is the 1969 Conn 79h and the other is an odd one a 1972 Conn 80h. The 80h is a 78h with an 8” red brass bell.

Working on a conn 32h and hope to pick up a 6H in the future. I love the old Conn vibe.
32H arrived and I am loving it! Paired it with the DE LT102/LT-D/D4 mouthpiece picked for my 79H and it is an amazingly flexible horn. Easy & soaring upper range as well as great lower range. I am hooked!
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Trav1s wrote: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:14 pm
Trav1s wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:42 am I have several that I have picked up since I got back into playing. First is the 1969 Conn 79h and the other is an odd one a 1972 Conn 80h. The 80h is a 78h with an 8” red brass bell.

Working on a conn 32h and hope to pick up a 6H in the future. I love the old Conn vibe.
32H arrived and I am loving it! Paired it with the DE LT102/LT-D/D4 mouthpiece picked for my 79H and it is an amazingly flexible horn. Easy & soaring upper range as well as great lower range. I am hooked!
Nice! Have fun with a great horn!
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Trav1s wrote: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:14 pm 32H arrived and I am loving it! Paired it with the DE LT102/LT-D/D4 mouthpiece picked for my 79H and it is an amazingly flexible horn. Easy & soaring upper range as well as great lower range. I am hooked!
Good to hear. I use mine with Conn 2 & 3 mouthpieces (depending on the mood) and it really came to life.

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Dunno if it counts as rare, but I found a 1966 Selmer Bolero in excellent condition on eBay and the music store happened to be just outside of Philly, so I drove over to play-test it. Went home, made them an offer $200 under what they were asking and they accepted.

I'd love to get an Elkhart Conn 79H because the ones I've played are just fun horns.
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For me, it always has to be a player, even if only for a particular niche.

But in this case, i dream of the horn used for a particular occasion. I'd like to play the horn that was used in the premier of the Mozart Requiem Tuba Mirum. The first excerpt I studied, and a piece which always holds a particular significance. Then I'd like to talk to the player to premiered it after Mozart's death, and find out what of any of Mozart's direction was conveyed for how to play this piece. BTW, on that aside see and the follow up article: https://thelasttrombone.com/2016/10/14/ ... uba-mirum/

So not as rare as many on the list, but earlier Conn 62H, tuning in the slide. I've played a handful, and they had that classic conn bass bone sound. Just a pleasure.

I know this is trombone chat, but I got play 3 notes on the Arnold Jacobs' Holton detachable bell tuba, based on the famous Chicago York from which all those 6/4 orchestra tubas like the nirshl are copied from. Jacobs used this horn on outdoor concerts, Ravinia. Now owned by one of his students. A big horn that really speaks. Some fragment of Jacobs DNA is still some pore of the brass. But, Thou shalt not covet. So it has the right home.
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BrassedOn wrote: Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:20 am

So not as rare as many on the list, but earlier Conn 62H, tuning in the slide. I've played a handful, and they had that classic conn bass bone sound. Just a pleasure.
Definitely on my list when the timing is right.
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RJMason wrote: Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:33 pm I paid a few hundred more than eBay prices for my 6H. But it was formerly owned by Wayne Andre and easily one of the best sounding trombones I’ve ever played. I never really played Conn until I picked that horn up at the shop and played it for an hour. Purchased immediately. I would probably pony up for a Minick small bore if another one comes up (just missed the last one at BrassArk), a Peppy made small bore Bach that played exceptionally well, Or maybe if Drew put the Billy Byer’s Williams 4 up for sale ;D
Finally registered here. Don’t think that 4 is going to be for sale any time soon. Will give you a heads up if I do decide to.
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Re: Wich rare horn would you buy EVEN...

Post by Leanit »

Interesting question. I finally fell into the Williams 10 bass I've wanted. I think that was my only remaining object of trombone lust.
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