[Trombone-l] King New Proportion trombone

[John Jensen]

Anybody know anything about a King New Proportion Trombone?
It was made in the 20's or 30's. Similar to a 2B. I have one in my hands 
right now. Small bore horn.
Plays well.
Thanks!
John Jensen
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard Spindel" <howard at sci1.com>
To: "Raymond Horton" <rayhorton at insightbb.com>; 
<TROMBONE-L at server5.samford.edu>
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Conn 10H


> There are 2 different 10H, with different specs.  See these pages:
>
> http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/Conn10H1920image.html
>
> http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/Conn10H1960image.html
>
> Since the earlier model is not reported with a Coprion bell, I would
> think you are talking about the second one.
>
> The home page of this website
> (http://www.xs4all.nl/~cderksen/ConnLooksTrombone.html) is an
> excellent Conn trombone reference.
>
> Howard
>
> At 07:47 PM 2/28/2007, Raymond Horton wrote:
>>A friend in another city, an amateur euphonium player, has asked me
>>my opinion, of a Conn 10H trombone that I haven't seen but he is
>>interested in possibly purchasing.  What kind of horn is it, bore
>>size, etc?  He says it appears to have the "coprion" (rose
>>color)bell.  He says it is in great shape, slide is smooth and looks
>>like it has been well taken care of.
>>
>>
>>Could anybody  give me a ballpark estimate of value?
>>
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>
>>Raymond Horton,
>>Bass Trombonist,
>>Louisville Orchestra
>
>
>
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