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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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | 02/07/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very reasonable logic mingled with great advice ..... |
| Nick | 01/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Colin He seems to really ..... |
| Doug | 01/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow! An overnight response - and with ..... |
| Rick | 01/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your prompt and very candid ..... |
| alex | 01/06/12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks 4 the help!!! |
Recent Answers from Colin Murray
2012-01-22 Holton Trombone r602r 020-646:
Hi Brandon, It's a Holton Collegiate model, a student-level instrument. Not a bad horn, but I've seen them selling in good condition for $200. The serial number should be six digits and I don't think
2012-01-22 Arbiter Pro Sound Trombone:
Hi Dave, I'm guessing you're from the UK. Arbiter Pro Sound instruments show up on various websites, especially Ebay.uk . There is (or, if I understand correctly from recent news, was) a company in
2012-01-22 Pan American horn:
Hi Brad, According to this list: http://cderksen.home.xs4all.nl/ConnSerialsPanAmBrass.html, your trombone was probably made around 1924. (There could be a "P-" before the numbers on the serial number)
2012-01-21 Boosey & Hawkes Trombone:
Hi Rick, It's an "okay" trombone, but I wouldn't put more than about $60 into it. If I remember from my days as a repair technician, the Boosey & Hawkes Oxford was the most difficult slide I had to
2012-01-20 Buescher Trombone:
Hi Doug, I'm afraid the trombone isn't worth much. (I have one.) It looks nice, but I never play it. It's too small to be useful in a modern setting. You could hang on to it as a curiosity, but even
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