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Expertise
I can answer about trombone equipment (instruments, mouthpieces, used horns, etc) and trombone (especially bass trombone) playing. If I don't know right away, I have an extensive network of experts to call on. I can't help you get a date.
Experience in the area
25 years as professional bass trombonist (playing in big bands,orchestras, theatre, etc), 20 years as brass repair technician and retail and wholesale sales. Bass trombone instructor at Humber College, Toronto. Creator of website www.mrequipment.net - all about brass and woodwind gear and the people behind it.
Organizations
National Association of Music Merchants, American Federation of Musicians, International Trombone Association
Education/Credentials
B.Mus, L.Mus (Performance) McGill University, Montreal
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Renee | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | extraordinarily helpful...thankyou!! |
| Billy | 10/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. I trust your judgment. |
| George | 10/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Roger | 09/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate Colin taking the time to ..... |
| Laurene | 09/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Colin Murray
2009-11-03 Looking for a Contra-Bass trombone:
Hi Brandon, I assume you're talking about a two-valve bass trombone, not a contrabass. If so, you may get lucky and find a Bach 50B2 or 50B3 on Ebay for under $2000, and even at that, you may have to
2009-11-02 Conn h2:
Hi Rob, I can't really tell you its worth, but it is a good instrument. It's pretty small for modern use, so I don't think it's of great value, apart from sentimental value. You can find more information
2009-11-02 trombone:
Hi Laurent, Older trombones like yours don't have a lot of value, unfortunately. No one really plays them, so it will be more of a curiosity. For more information on Besson, this is a good site: http://www
2009-10-30 serial number trombone:
Hi Danielle, According to one list I looked at, your trombone was made around 1911. I found another on this site: http://www.horn-u-copia.net/cgi-bin/yabb231/YaBB.pl?num=1109296936 and the owner is
2009-10-28 Mouthpiece backbore:
Hi Emmanuel, I wouldn't open the bore of the mouthpiece if I were you. If you're looking for less resistance and a darker sound, you should try a deeper cup, and try a non-cushion rim for more flexibility
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