I Won! I WON!!

I won a new trombone on eBay!

Well, it’s not “new” new… Merely new to ME new.

Technically the horn was manufactured in 1956, so it’s REALLY not new. But damn if I don’t love rescuing vintage instruments.

The cool thing about this horn (it’s a Conn) is that it has a seamless, pure copper bell on it.

Evidently Conn patented an electro-copper-ion deposition method to create a uniform, pure copper crystal structure on a bell mold.

This makes the metallurgist inside me squeeee just a teeny bit!

Another cool thing about this horn is that it comes in the original case WITH the original warranty card/inspection certificate.

Squeeee squared!

I’ve actually been looking for this kind of trombone ever since the break-in.

Remember, earlier this year my storage unit was broken into and I had a trombone stolen. Ironically, it was a vintage Conn nearly identical to the one I just won.

But this new one should be better– especially if karma works in my favour.

Now I’m just anxiously awaiting it’s arrival, like an expectant father. Should be on Wednesday.

There’s always a bit of concern involved when buying things off eBay. Especially a musical instrument.

It’s like buying a car without test driving it, or even hearing the engine run.

Did the pics do the horn justice? Are the sellers honest or scheisters?? Does it need any repair work? And how good is the slide really???

Yikes!! I’m so nervous!

Wish me good trombone luck!