Trombone/Expert Profile

Colin Murray

Canada
On Vacation
returns 11/22/2009
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

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Renee11/05/0910101010extraordinarily helpful...thankyou!!
Billy10/12/0910101010Thank you. I trust your judgment.
George10/10/0910101010 
Roger09/30/0910101010I appreciate Colin taking the time to .....
Laurene09/24/0910101010 

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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