This trombone is a trombone collectors dream. For beginner, professional or collector it is definitely a great horn for the period and very rare with a great history. Union Army in the 1860s. The company went through a number of relative in charge changes over the years. A Master repairman has completely dis-assembled, cleaned and adjusted the instrument for optimum playing. The tuning and main slide moves freely, and it plays well. The specifications and description of the instrument are. Silver plated with a more goldfish tint inside the bell. Bell engraving says MADE BY MILLARD Detroit -Mich. On shank is Serial #451848. On slide L P means low Pitch A=438 Serial #151308. On mpc received a #1. On the side of slide #1. On bell reciever a #4. The bell measures 7 in diameter. 465 (11.88 MM). The MPC that came with the horn is a Conn 2, and someone used a jewelers saw to cut the end of the mpc so the end could be squeezed smaller I assume to get into the mouthpiece receiver further to bring up to A=440 [the standard pitch today]. The tube size on the slide side is. 562 (or 14.22mm) and on the bell side. 818 (or 20.56mm). One of the Professional trombonist I sent the specs to thought it might have been manufactured by C. The item “RARE-Vintage F. Millard TROMBONE (C. G. CONN) Small Bore Silver plate” is in sale since Sunday, June 17, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\Trombones”. The seller is “gmossblad” and is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Key: C
- Bundle Listing: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Bell Material: silver plated brass
- Type: slide
- Finish: Silver-Plated
- Brand: F. Millard (C.G. CONN)
- Skill Level: professional or beginner