Maass Trombones?

[WillSlideForMoney]

Hi Everyone,

Anyone ever hear of these horns?

I know they're made in China (as most things these days).

Anyone have any info?

Thanks!

W

[walldaja]

No, but interesting website

http://trombones.maassmusical.com/

One of their products was a Bb / F with a straight crook so you could disconnect the valve and tubing and have a straight horn. The man behind it, Mike Maass seems to have good credentials. Who's played one?

[LarryPrestonRoberson]

I've been curious about these myself.

[WillSlideForMoney]

Hi Guys,

I ended up buying one as a backup horn for a wedding band I play in. Think along the lines of a cheap Chinese trombone that looks like a Shires (old school rotor).

Not a great playing bone, but as I've played Shires the past 10 years I may be biased a bit.

[MahlerMusic]

Hi Guys,
Not a great playing bone, but as I've played Shires the past 10 years I may be biased a bit.

Any body else or can you provide more detail. Do you think the sound can be improved with a lead pipe or another mod. There Bass bones are priced around the Conn 110H so will you gain much going with a Conn?

Also I see the tenor's also come with a straight pipe, any extra's for the Bass?

[Davidmiller]

I play one right now, in a lot of ways I like it compared to my edwards. Mine is the screw bell version and it is a really good playing horn. The biggest issue I had was the stock slide wasn’t ergonomic so I moved to a Bach 42 slide and that works great.

-David

[Mikebmiller]

At least the horns are “Authentically Trombone” - whatever that means.

[Jpechroer]

I play on two of them right now. I think they’re great horns and for the price can’t beat it. I have the yellow brass system and liked it so much that I bought a gold set up. I had issues w one of the slides but you get a warranty and they are quick to either fix it or send you a new one. I compared it to my 88h and thought it kept up well. It’ll below a Bach 42out if the water. I think mike maass is on to something and he’s getting better with time. Check out his website “maass musical” you’d be surprised. Good quality horn.