Conn 75H "Artist" Tenor Trombone - Closed Wrap, Lacquer (Shop Adjusted)
For sale is a fantastic piece of vintage American brass history: a pre-owned Conn 75H Tenor Trombone, serial number 414628 (dating back to circa 1952). C.G. Conn's classic Elkhart-era trombones are absolutely legendary for their rich, warm sound and incredible craftsmanship. We see a ton of these go to collegiate doublers, advancing students, and gigging jazz musicians who want a medium-bore horn with an F-attachment for added versatility.
This is a great option for players looking for a classic vintage sound. Because of the medium bore size, it offers a beautifully sweet and centered tone that responds with far less effort than a massive modern symphony horn, while the F-attachment still gives you access to the lower register. Finding an early 1950s Elkhart Conn in solid playing condition is becoming increasingly rare, so if you have been hunting for that iconic vintage Conn tone, this is your chance.
- Classic Elkhart Craftsmanship: Built right in the golden era of American brass manufacturing, featuring the "Artist S1" engraving on the bell. These vintage Conns are prized for their heavy-duty build quality and unparalleled resonance.
- Medium Bore Design: The medium bore size provides a wonderfully nimble, agile response that is perfect for principal chair work, jazz, or commercial gigs where a massive large-bore orchestral trombone would be too heavy.
- Traditional Closed Wrap: Equipped with a standard closed wrap F-attachment, offering a secure, comfortable resistance that helps center your sound beautifully.
- Nickel Silver Inner Slide: Engineered for incredibly fast, smooth action and high resistance to wear and corrosion.
- The Fleming Setup: Even vintage horns need a master technician's touch. Our expert in-house staff has fully inspected, cleaned, and precision-adjusted this trombone to ensure the handslide is smooth and the rotor holds great compression.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Vintage Player's Condition. The original lacquer shows honest wear and character from decades of use, giving it a great vintage aesthetic.
- Body: Structurally Solid. There is no major wear or detrimental damage.
- Mechanics: Stage-Ready. The nickel silver inner slide moves free and easy, and the closed-wrap rotor is responsive. It plays really well right out of the box.
- Accessories: Includes the original, vintage hard-style case. (Note to Wes: Please add if a mouthpiece is included here!)
Specifications
- Brand: C.G. Conn
- Model: 75H "Artist"
- Serial Number: 414628 (Circa 1952)
- Key: Bb/F
- Bore: Medium Bore
- Valve: Standard Rotor (Closed Wrap)
- Handslide: Nickel Silver Inner Slide
- Finish: Clear Lacquer
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Vintage Player's Condition (Fully Shop Adjusted)
- Included: Original Hard Case
Why Choose Fleming Music? Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and accurately represented before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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