1940 Conn 4H "Artist Special" Tenor Trombone Review
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- The Conn 4H "Artist Special" was built in the middle 1930's to the early 1940's. We had one of these unique vintages of Conn small bore tenors come through the shop and couldn't resist doing a video with it. While many of the components are similar to the standard 4H setup this particular horn has a different response and timbre that is unique (and a lot of fun to play!) Let us know what you think in the comments!
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Beautiful sounding horn!
I have a 4h trombone from 1935 which I used in middle and highschool for band from 2013 until I graduated in 2020. Unfortunately it wasn't in good condition due to it being stored in the attic. All I know about it before I played it was that one of my relatives found it in a store which sold used instruments in 1983. He gifted to my dad and he played it in college.
I just got a silver plated 1936 4h, in surprisingly great condition. I might need to replace the inner slide tubes, since they're starting to wear a bit, but it has an absolutely amazing upper register. Even with the slow slide it's a blast to play.
I have an F.E. Olds Golden Bear from 1926 hand made in Los Angeles, Mint condition friction fit and friction slide lock. self balancing ( no weight),engraving of Bear playing the trombone!!!
Wonderful playing! I used to own one of these in silver plate with the gold wash bell. I absolutely loved it, I ended up trading it in about a year ago due to the fat that the plating loss on the slide was just a bit too much for me. I am very particular about my slides. If it had been in better condition then I would have kept it.
Iv got one of those now. What mouthpiece did you use? Just the original?
@@GamerTime_2002 I used a Giddings and Webster Harry Watters Model
Joshua, I know that the Conns from this era though the 60's were known to have inner slide plating issues; we had a 1957 Connstellation that had this exact issue. The inner slide tubes looking great on this particular trombone but there may have been some overhauling done on it; it certainly was relacquered and it wouldn't surprise me if then replaced the inner slide tubes at some point...
I have a 1932 4h (Silver plated on outside, yellow brass inside bell) and I love the thing. It's certainly not in the prettiest condition; several dents on the tuning slide and a little damage to the bell, but despite these things I find that it still has a gorgeous sound. Very responsive horn.
I found this 4H to be very responsive as well; one thing that always surprises me is how open vintage horns of the 4H/2B bore size feel compared to their modern counterparts. I can’t get a modern 2B to play at all but 2Bs from the 40s and 50s just seem freer, whether from subtle design or build differences or just the original or ages qualities of the metallurgy...
I wish my conn 4h was in better condition, and I wish I was better at small bore.
What mouthpiece do you use for a 4h. The original mouthpiece that came with mine is in bad condition and I need a new one that fits.the Yamaha 48 i use with it is super resistant
I think is conn 3
But you can use a 6 ½ AL
Give us a review of the Conn 12H coprion, please! :-)
Also, what were the pieces you played? Was one from Star Wars?
The next time we have a 12H come through I will absolutely get a video. As far as the pieces go I played "I'm Getting Sentimental", "Blue Cellophone (Ellington/Lawrence Brown)", "I've Got a New Baby (likely the song you are thinking of, as the famous Cantina Band number has a lot of similarities" and "Georgia on My Mind."
Schmitt Music Trombone Shop yes! I Found a New Baby.
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Thanks! :-)
Schmitt Music Trombone Shop LOL at Blue Cell O Phone. 😋. I think I’m going to write that tune when I get my composing chops back.
I am a student looking for a new trombone, I was wondering whether I should get a Bach or a Getzen. I'm asking because I wanted to get one that would last me through College and into a professional career.
You can't go wrong with a Conn 88H!. It's like a chevy impala. Well built and will last a long time.
Would a conn 4h be easier to play than a conn 6h
It would depend on the player; for a lot of folks the .480-.490" instruments can feel small, tight and difficult to get the timbre and volume they are looking for but for others their approach matches this smaller bore better. I would say in general that the 6H (at .500") is more popular and more common. At the end of the day every player is different, which is why helping folks find their new instrument is so fun; it's always a new adventure!