TromboneChat

I think it should be Williams.

Lawler were pretty awesome, made in Florida. Pretty sure they're not around any more but they show up on ebay

The old HN White silvertones with the epic engraving and gold accents.

Thein Maxim

I like BAC apprentice

I'm rather fond of the Olds R15 Recording - the prettiest trombone Olds ever made.
And it plays very nicely with the right mouthpiece (thanks Doug Elliott!).

The Olds Recording, Conn 6/48/24h, are great horns. I prefer the Getzen 3508 and Greenhoe GC2(?)

OLDER King 2BSS with the gold wash
Conn 6H with a scratchbrush finish
Olds Recording with the two-tone bell flare

I like the Buescher 400, with those forward-slanted braces.

Bonearzt wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:26 pm Olds Recording with the two-tone bell flare

Never seen a Recording with a two-tone bell; maybe you're thinking of a Studio?

JohnL wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 11:03 pm

Bonearzt wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:26 pm Olds Recording with the two-tone bell flare

Never seen a Recording with a two-tone bell; maybe you're thinking of a Studio?

…or the Special? Either way, stunning

Not sure if you mean sound or looks. but just in looks I love the look of the Conn 44H line. Lovely design, even down to the spit valve. I would not mind if this type of aesthetics came back to more horns.

For quality and craftsmanship, is any horn The Dude's equal?


Just look at those solid-bar bell braces, and how shiny it is! Is it any wonder how many pros played it?

JTeagarden wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 6:35 am For quality and craftsmanship, is any horn The Dude's equal?

Getzen beat BAC to the punch!

Why haven't the Chinese factories taken the opportunity to bling up their instruments?
I don't think white gloves do the job.

JohnL wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 11:03 pm

Bonearzt wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:26 pm Olds Recording with the two-tone bell flare

Never seen a Recording with a two-tone bell; maybe you're thinking of a Studio?

You're probably correct!
Sold one, but can't remember the model.

Thank you Sir!

UrbanaDave wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 3:48 am

JohnL wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 11:03 pm
Never seen a Recording with a two-tone bell; maybe you're thinking of a Studio?

…or the Special? Either way, stunning

Most likely was the Special!

Thank you Sir!!

harrisonreed wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 5:17 am The old HN White silvertones with the epic engraving and gold accents.

Here's mine! And an FA Reynolds sterling bell next to it too engraved likely by the same master engraver!

NotSkilledHere wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 6:23 pm

harrisonreed wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 5:17 am The old HN White Silvertones with the epic engraving and gold accents.

Here's mine! And an FA Reynolds sterling bell next to it too engraved likely by the same master engraver!

Stunning indeed! True works of art - on a (mostly) utilitarian object.