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

RRP £4,000.00 £3,300.00

Ref: 88HNV-DEMO

2 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 series is one of the most widely played professional B-flat/F symphonic trombone designs in history. These large-bore instruments offer the broad, resonant sound and responsive playing characteristics that have made them a favourite of orchestral musicians, brass band players, educators and advanced students for decades.

Known for their rich tonal character, projection and dynamic range, 88H models are capable of producing both a powerful orchestral sound, and the warmth and subtlety required for more lyrical playing. The various instruments in the range allow players to select the combination of materials and features that best suits their preferences, whilst retaining the distinctive qualities for which the Conn 88H is renowned.

The 88HNV (New Vintage) pairs a rose brass bell with an open-wrap F attachment, while a redesigned valve section and ergonomic rosewood thumb paddle reflect Conn’s aim of combining the character of its classic trombones with the comfort and performance expected by today’s players.

Lacquer finish
Vintage rose brass bell
Large bore: 0.547 in. (13.89 mm)
Bell diameter: 8½ in. (216 mm)
Open wrap F attachment
Metal action traditional rotary valve
Engraved bell
Sprung water key
Modern lightweight 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