Bore Sizes??? Need Help

    
Bore Sizes??? Need Help    13:41 on Friday, December 19, 2008          

Tromboner555
(19 points)
Posted by Tromboner555

Is a .525 bore considered a small bore tenor trombone or not? also what are like the standard bore sizes for large and small im looking to purchase a smaller bore tenor for some jazz.


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    14:18 on Friday, December 19, 2008          

Steve
(457 points)
Posted by Steve

A .525 bore is considered a medium bore tenor. Small bores are usually closer to .500, give or take.


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    14:25 on Friday, December 19, 2008          

Tromboner555
(19 points)
Posted by Tromboner555

is the Conn 52H a small bore? if not do u any reasonably cheap small bore tenors like range of 500$-1500$?

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also would a medium bore tenor be good for some jazz and solo work...I'd rather have that small bore though


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    15:35 on Friday, December 19, 2008          

Steve
(457 points)
Posted by Steve

the 52H is a dual bore.. .525 on the top tube and .547 on the bottom
A dual bore can work in jazz and big band, but if you're playing with a bunch of guys on smaller horns it will be hard to blend.
Consider a used King 3b, 2b, or even just a yamaha ysl-354. Can't go wrong.


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    16:01 on Friday, December 19, 2008          

Tromboner555
(19 points)
Posted by Tromboner555

k thanks just i need some less pricy bones cause im 14 and payin for this by myself i have saved up like 1100 but my parents might chip in a little also


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    16:21 on Friday, December 19, 2008          

Tromboner555
(19 points)
Posted by Tromboner555

Also i can't seem to find any used 2B or 3B Kings...do u know anyone selling?


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    16:39 on Friday, December 19, 2008          

Tromboner555
(19 points)
Posted by Tromboner555

I took a look at the Yamaha...seems nice but those Kings look amazing and got great reviews. I really dont have the money for a new one and i wish i did. Anyways would you really recomend the Yamaha? Even though its a student horn and also would it be good for jazz?


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    07:29 on Saturday, December 20, 2008          

Steve
(457 points)
Posted by Steve

keep your eyes open on the trombone forum classifieds..
classifieds.tromboneforum.org
always horns for sale, usually by trombone players as opposed to people who have no idea what they are selling. Finding a 3B in your price range shouldn't be a problem.


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    07:31 on Saturday, December 20, 2008          
Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    21:50 on Monday, December 22, 2008          

Tromboner555
(19 points)
Posted by Tromboner555

Hey is the King Silver Sonic a small bore also??

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Also, about the Silver Sonic...i found one on ebay for around 1000$ and i was wondering what type it is if you could just illustrate the concept of that horn thanks. One more thing, there was this old 1957 liberty king 2b (http://cgi.ebay.com/1957-King-2B-Liberty-Trombone-Absolutely-Stunning_W0QQitemZ320327068360QQihZ011QQcategoryZ16216QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) Can u also tell me about that one its 1100$ thanks again Steve ur very helpful


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    23:20 on Wednesday, January 14, 2009          

euphobone
(81 points)
Posted by euphobone

the silver sonic horns are the same as the laquered brass horn, except that the bell is made of solid sterling silver and sometimes with some gold plating on the inside of the bell and on other parts of the bell section. I own a 4b silver sonic (.547 large Bore). 2b and 3b will be the small bore horns. 3b+ will be the medium bore (.525).

the only difference is the bell material...and as far as I know that's about it.


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    15:07 on Saturday, January 17, 2009          

mad_cow
(101 points)
Posted by mad_cow

this is wierd i was just trying to figure the same thing out. I have a 52h too(great horn). I'm buying a denis wick mouthpiece but i can't decide between two modles: the 6BL and the 6BS. The only diference is that the 6BL is for a lare bore and the 6BS is for a medium bore. Wich one would fit a conn 52h?


Re: Bore Sizes??? Need Help    13:56 on Sunday, January 18, 2009          

euphobone
(81 points)
Posted by euphobone

The 6BS is a small shank mouthpiece and I think the 52H dual bore has a small shank mouthpiece reciever. Small or medium bore trombones use small shank mouthpieces. good luck!


   




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