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

RRP £3,500.00 £3,000.00

Ref: 88HO-DEM

3 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 B-flat/F symphonic trombone. This large bore instrument offers outstanding clarity and projection, and the playing slide has a smooth, quick action.

The 88HO model features an open wrap F attachment. 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)
Open wrap F attachment
Metal action traditional rotary valve
Sprung water key
Wooden 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