C.G. Conn is the world most famous trombone manufacturer.  Every instrument is 100% made in Eastlake, Ohio, USA.  The 88H tenor trombone has first been manufactured in 1954, incorporating the features which are still recognized by trombonists everywhere : 8-1/2" thinwall rose brass bell, rose brass outer slides, and Remington taper mouthpiece and receiver.  The 88H rapidly gained popularity as a symphonic tenor trombone in ensembles favoring a heroic, robust lower brass section. Its unique tone color and refusal to “break up” even at the most extreme dynamics made it one of the most widespread profession- al symphonic trombones in the United States and throughout much of Europe. 

The Conn 88H has remained in continuous production since its introduction, a record unequaled by any other American symphonic trombone.  Tastes and musical requirements change, of course. Modern trombonists are routinely expected to perform makes technical demands which were literature that unheard-of when the 88H was introduced. Therefore, in the 1990’s Conn introduced a second generation of 88H : the 88H "GEN2".  

Today’s Conn 88H GEN2 is available in open and closed wrap configurations; with standard rotor valve,  Christian Lindberg CL2000 valve (patent pending) or Greenhoe valve ; in four bell materials; with straight and dual bore slides; and with interchangeable leadpipes for both Remington and standard taper mouthpiece shanks. These options, combined with other improvements — such as tapered rotor bodies and bearings, mechanical linkages, and adjustable thumb levers — have made the Conn 88H the choice of discriminating professional trombonists around the world. 

• .547" (13,89 mm) bore
• 8-1/2" (216 mm) rose brass bell
• rose brass outer slide
• hard silver chrome inner slide
• lacquer finish
• one piece hand hammered bell 
• 5G Conn mouthpiece
• deluxe woodshell case