The Brass Exchange has one of the best selections of top-notch used trombones in the web. Features a 9" red brass bell, rotax rotary valve with gold brass open wrap, V slide .562" with gold brass outers and yellow crook. by harrisonreed Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:36 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Style by Arty - phpBB 3.3 by MrGaby Dr. Davidson's Trombone, Mute, and Cleaning Supplies Recommendations Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. First offwhat a great circumstance! I was at All-State convention this past weekend and music dealers had horns to try out on, anyways. The descriptions found on this site represent general observations, which hold true for the majority of players. The instrument is great, a pleasure to play, exactly what I was looking for and the service I received was fantastic -, Within two weeks of sending my horn to Doug, we had a purchase. There are string instruments much older then that still being used today. Copyright 2023 Edwards Instrument Co. All rights reserved. so if any of . We build trombones for our artists and their venues. It is currently Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:46 am; All times are UTC; Edwards vs Shires. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You wont be disappointed. Getzen . Thank you for your knowledge, and willingness to share it. Getzen 725 or King 607? I had a custom fitting at Edwards (Haven't bought the horn yet, but when I get a new horn, it'll be an Edwards), and have played a few of my friends Shires at college. Thank you for vetting these two horns and sending me exactly what I was looking for plus what I needed most but didn't know it.My point is..this is the value that Doug Bert adds to his customers and you can't possibly put a value on that. ..6H and my 88H slide arrived in good shape. I am a returning trombonist. Id stick with a Bach over a Conn, but a Yamaha is in the price range too I think, thats the new standard for a stock orchestral horn (I say as I continue to play my Bach). When I reached out to Doug and talked to him, I knew I had found the right man for the job. ". This trombone is also compatible with the rest of the S.E. Shipping rates on international orders vary greatly depending upon the level of service. Shires trombones, new and pre-owned and are happy to custom fit you with the optimal instrument. The Ralph Sauer Artist Trombone features a detachable-flare bell that enhances projection and allows use of a flat case that fits easily into overhead compartments on smaller aircraft. We stock S.E. Anyway! by Noahharry Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:23 pm, Post After 23 years in the U.S. Navy Band, I barely played the trombone for the next 10 years. I'm going to be going to Dillon Music this summer to get a new trombone, and looking at their website I was wondering if Shires trombones are worth the $4400 they cost. I just wanted to say hello and let you know the Conn 71H arrived today and I'm delighted with it. Gerry Pagano, Bass Trombonist of the St. Louis Symphony, talks about his Edwards B502-D Bass Trombone. And when you look at the MSRP for current Bach Stradivarius trombones, you will see prices over $5,000, which is in the same price range as Shires, Edwards and Rath. Always a great time going to St Louis. Were ready to help you place an order, schedule an appointment, or just talk shop! Similarly, I stated that even a 10 year old top line instrument in bad condition is a bad investment. I must admit I had my doubts/worries about shopping online for a trombone but this has been the best instrument purchase in my professional career. I look forward to making some more purchases from the Brass Exchange. by norbie2018 Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:16 pm, Post Always a great time going to St Louis. Doug spent quite a bit of time with me discussing what my playing goals are, giving me great advice, and helping me pick out a vintage trombone that would suit my needs. I think the bell is pretty light weight which helps make it responsive with a pleasing Conn sound. The slide is fantastic. by fatherttam Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:09 pm. Both were there. The valve components are tested thoroughly for accurate tolerances and perfect action at every stage of manufacture. 530 County Road H Forums; FAQ; Logout; Register; Board index. So I played the edwards, the tone wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but the shires. by Bach5G Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:24 pm, Post Wonderfully responsive and resonant, they also excel in solo and chamber music performance. Shires trombones . I had a totally positive experience with Doug and I highly recommend "The Brass Exchange". Players the world over have discovered that they are ideal for any orchestral or large ensemble setting. I'm not necessarily planning on buying one, I'm most likely just going to try out their used horns and get one I really like, I was just curious. And when you look at the MSRP for current Bach Stradivarius trombones, you will see prices over $5,000, which is in the same price range as Shires, Edwards and Rath. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. The tolerances have to be really precise. White Vintage 1950, New Italian Case, New Finish, Nice, Antoine Courtois Prestige 400 Symphony .547, S.E. Over the last several years Doug Bert and the Brass Exchange have provided an indispensable service to my teaching studio. The Edwards brand was launched nearly 30 years ago. Note to international Buyers: We do ship worldwide and are happy to assist you. by sterb225 Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:23 pm, Post (262) 723-4221 (intl). Each instrument on our website is here at the shop unless marked out of stock. AND the Q horn is audition winning quality as it is. What did you lube it with? Its that simple. November 1, 2011. What a great instrument to play! However, we have not tested it on the Shires TruBore instruments. I think all they did was put different parts on it. by BGuttman Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:00 pm, Post Edwards Instrument Co. I look forward to making some more purchases from the Brass Exchange. by LeTromboniste Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:53 pm, Post Thank you very much for the good service and for the excellent CD. This thread ended so contentiously it appears to have been abandoned before anyone got around to posting what its title lead me to hope for--some thoughtful views on the relative virtues of Edwards and Shires. Doug and I played duets for about an hour while I tinkered with lead pipes. Edwards and Shires are two of the manufacturer that is using this idea. .. rare Bach 36 New York Trombone. Do they tend to become fragile as they age? Its very hard to say. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. If you are insistent on going up there to get the horn, you could very potentially find that you only need to swap out a small component and they can bring the rest of it into alignment for you as well. For a graduation gift, I'm thinking about another horn. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We hope that your experience here is positive. With all the different parts available, you can customize your Shires with virtually no limits. Thank you for your awesome quartet CD! I'm looking at a several different companies that I can customize the horn, such as edwards and shires. He was playing Shires at the time. A versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound that combines the quick response and color of a one-piece bell with the centered feel and expansive tone of a two-piece bell. Thank you for your patronage and supporting The Brass Exchange! by TromboneConcerto Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:44 am, Post Nelson Hinds, Denver Area Freelancer, Arranger, Composer. Check with Doug first. Shires Custom TBSCTrombone Outfit w/Axial Flow Valve. Thanks. If you plan to go to New England Conservatory, most of your classmates will be playing Shires. Start learning the art and science of how we do that. Hi Doug i received the bag yesterday (Cronkhite Red Leather)- better then imagined. What a great instrument to play! (Bach 42B 1970's) It plays wonderfully and sounds great. If your Q series isn't compatible with other parts you may have damaged it (or it may have never been right in the first place). Even in that case I would still buy a good used stock (Conn, Bach, Yamaha, another Q series) horn from a reputable dealer/forum member. by BGuttman Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:22 pm, Post He has sold five of my trombones and I have purchased two from him so far.. Doug is smart, honest and great fun to talk to on the phone. Tenor Trombone with Axial Flow Valve and Harmonic Bridge, Tenor Trombone with Rotor and Harmonic Bridge. Thanks for the copy! 260 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA, 01746, United States. by Bach5G Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:13 pm, Post Playing C2,1 and 0. But I don't think I'll be able to travel to the factory, I may eventually. Thanks, Doug, for caring about me as a musician and trombonist and for making this experience as straightforward and smooth as possible. Our newest trombone models are complete departures from our original modular designs. We are a trusted resource where you can shop for trombones, new models, vintage, pre-owned, and used. The Joseph Alessi Artist Model tenor trombone is the result of experimenting further than we ever have before. I'm in love, looks so damn pretty and plays even better. They are not ultra popular in the US either. The horn has arrived. I have a long long time until a graduate. When I decided I was ready to resume playing, I realized how much I had forgotten. We looked long and hard for a vintage horn and you understated how great it is, Bach 12, absolutely love it, customer for Life. So it appears we were talking past each other. by Matt K Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:49 pm, Post shires or Edwards trombone worth it or should I just stick with Conn or bach? The Q30YR features a two-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell with our rotary valve, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. Looking for the perfect instrument, but not sure where to start? In addition, you may choose from . As a doctoral student and full-time music teacher, my time is at a premium and trying to sell the instruments myself was not an option. Edwards modular trombones are custom fit to our customers. It is greatly appreciated. All things trombones! Amazing piece, thanks for everything. A revolutionary combination of materials and construction, this instrument embodies a perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance. . (262) 723-4221 (intl). That can happen over time. Nick Grinder, New YorkFreelancer, Recordoing Artist, "I'd recommend the Brass Exchange to anybody, anytime.". The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. If you're going to college, don't spend a ton, but get a horn that feels good. We handle the entire buying or selling experience from the beginning to the end. I'd play the Q series until you get guidance from your university prof. A few years ago I ran into a friend at the Alessi Seminar in Eugene. by Matt K Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:22 am, Post Doing business with The Brass-Exchange was quick and easy! by whitbey Fri Apr 19, 2019 8:47 am, Post "Doug is an excellent trombone player and musician who has acquired encyclopedic knowledge of brass instrument history, specifications and playing characteristics. Hardware. As you understand, we are both very pleased with our purchases. The best part about the T396A is that you can't swap parts -- not even the leadpipe. The S.E. The Brass Exchange is a trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. Vernon bells, this one-piece bell is constructed with the broader TII taper and features a large, rich, warm sound. by norbie2018 Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:39 pm, Post The communication was very fast between Doug and I and the descriptions were extremely accurate. Bjrn O. Bergholtz Norway. I am a returning trombonist. Wow!!!! The unsoldered, two-piece, light-weight yellow-brass bell allows the Alessi model to . Its a very good one, as you told me. Edwards Trombones . S.E. 9", 10 or 10" bell flares are available in a variety of wall thicknesses and tempers with soldered or unsoldered rims. Inspired by the classic New York and Mt. Those Elkies are getting upwards of 60 years old. Schedule a time with one of our experts to see which models and components will be best suited for your unique playing style. I bought my first Edwards in the 90's. Trombones . Anonymous happy customer, Doug, The trombone is fantastic. I personally went into my undergrad on a fully custom shires and now, 3 years in, I'm ready for a near full new setup. As you understand, we are both very pleased with our purchases. A lot of people who get a new horn at the point you're at end up changing after just a couple years. There are a few 200-400 years old trombones around in museum that are reportedly stellar instruments.". We also accept trades and are happy to help you. I have already played the horn for some hours. Its exactly what i was looking for. I absolutly LOVE the Lt12G I bought from you. You wont be disappointed. . ( think my mic sounds better here lol) thank you for that, and your record too. I am very glad that I did! 530 County Road H By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. by norbie2018 Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:19 pm, Post by Schlitz Mon Dec 24, 2018 4:39 pm, Post More important than considering every possible combination is finding the combination that makes senseand works bestfor you. St. Louis, Missouri. We offer many vintage trombones and other brass instruments for sale. by Keven Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:27 pm, Post Somewhere on Trombone Chat, I read about Doug Bert and Brass Exchange and decided to contact him. We were discussing whether a 60 year old instrument is a good investment. Albeit the last three tones are really bad sounding as always. i really enjoy listening to it.. When I decided I was ready to resume playing, I realized how much I had forgotten. It is very rare to find someone who provides the level of customer service that Doug provided to me. by btone Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:52 pm, Post Another advocate of waiting. In the Southeast, Sheridan Brass is a big Shires dealer. Contact by phone, email, or chat. If you're trying to win a job, get the horn that fits you the best, which could be anything. Gebruikte trombones . For one reason, they have options available that Shires doesn't normally do that I found worked best for me (specifically the dual-radius tuning slide, and their nickel playing slide, which they claimed is different than Shires). If your Q is in good shape, you might get $1,500 or more for it. "Doug is an excellent trombone player and musician who has acquired encyclopedic knowledge of brass instrument history, specifications and playing characteristics. Shires announced a partnership with one of the great brass players and pedagogues of our time. After 23 years in the U.S. Navy Band, I barely played the trombone for the next 10 years. I've never played on a shires nor a edwards. What's your playing level? by Mikebmiller Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:21 am, Post "That being said there are plenty of antique brass instruments that play very well. I just wanted to thank you so much for the King 2B!! Also, they may give you a trade in on your current horn. Buying or selling, we are happy to help,and will do our best to meet your expectations. Everything perfect. Elkhorn, WI 53121-2017, (800) 562-6838 Why? Thank you very much for you service in selling these instruments. This trombone is also compatible with the rest of the S.E. When Edwards was just starting out, they were only making bell sections that could bolt up to a Bach slide. Bjrn O. Bergholtz Norway. With a striking one-of-a-kind design, our David Rejano Artist Model was crafted from an idea into a horn of the utmost beauty, elegance, and power. All of the used trombones and trumpets for sale on our website are here and in-stock, unless it has a sold label on the web page. Press J to jump to the feed. by harrisonreed Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:07 am, Post Pre-owned professional trombones is our passion. Since you inserted yourself into the conversation, explain what I am missing which I haven't already addressed. B454-HB. Tenortrombone-beker . Just got back with my killer Conn 62HI. by norbie2018 Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:24 pm, Post Super hip. by FEWeathers Fri Jan 04, 2019 1:09 pm, Post The Bullet Brace is a descendant from the Edwards Stegeman bar, an "L" shaped brace soldered onto the receiver of the valve section, which came into being from the requests of many players who wanted left arm relief from holding their instruments. Have questions? I just unwrapped my new (old) Bach 36G LT from Doug at the Brass Exchange. I must admit I had my doubts/worries about shopping online for a trombone but this has been the best instrument purchase in my professional career. haven't been able to put it down since it came! by havard Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:50 am, Post Check with Doug first. Edwards Bass Trombone Bell X-Demo 1629CF. Doug is a true professional in his approach to selling horns. We can help you upgrade or to simply add another great instrument to your line-up. Shane B. Iowa, It goes without saying that I am happy camper. Shires fabricates its bells, tubing, and valve sections onsite in its Massachusetts factory to exacting standards. I am very very happy Doug. There are two elements here. what to buy and when to buy. Thanks for suggesting such a great horn. There is no better resource for a trombone, whether new or lovingly used. by norbie2018 Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:35 pm, Post If there is a certain type of instrument you are looking for like Bach, Conn, King, Edwards, Shires, Greenhoe, Herb Bruce Custom, we can help you. It is exactly as described. Learn More Love Your Trombone Maintaining your horn will not only make it last longer, but play better, as well. by BGuttman Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:46 pm, Post Thank you for vetting these two horns and sending me exactly what I was looking for plus what I needed most but didn't know it.My point is..this is the value that Doug Bert adds to his customers and you can't possibly put a value on that. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. 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