[Ex-demo] Conn 88H B-flat/F tenor trombone

RRP £3,500.00 £3,100.00

Ref: 88H-DEM

1 in stock

Products marked as ‘ex-demo’ are offered at a reduced price as they have been used for inspection, demonstration, or marketing purposes by the manufacturer or seller. While they are not factory-sealed, they are sold ‘as new’ and come with a full mechanical warranty. In some cases, a limited cosmetic warranty may apply. Item-specific condition reports are available upon request.

The Conn 88H is probably the most widely played professional single rotor symphonic trombone.

This large bore instrument offers outstanding clarity and projection, and the playing slide has a smooth, quick action. The rose brass used for both the bell and playing slide produces a warm, resonant sound.

Lacquer finish
Rose brass bell
Large bore: 0.547 in. (13.89 mm)
Bell diameter: 8½ in. (216 mm)
Traditional (closed) wrap F attachment
Metal action traditional rotary valve
Sprung water key
Wood shell case

F attachment/valve	Bell material
F attachment/valve	Rose brass	Yellow brass	Thin rose brass
Closed wrap/traditional	88H	88HY	88HT
Open wrap/traditional	88HO \| 88HNV	88HYO	88HTO
Open wrap/CL2000	88HCL	88HYCL	88HTCL

The ‘88H’ was introduced in 1954 by C.G. Conn of Elkhart, Indiana, as part of the expansion of their 8H large-bore trombone design. Featuring a .547-inch bore, 8½-inch rose brass bell, and F-attachment, its broad, warm orchestral sound matched the evolving tonal requirements of American orchestras, and helped standardize the modern large-bore symphonic setup. Many variants—open-wrap configurations, alternative bell materials, and artist collaborations—followed. Despite corporate transitions, the 88H remains a benchmark of orchestral trombone construction worldwide in the twenty-first century.

Manufacturer’s website: conn-selmer.eu