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I like this 44H as it is excellent example of this most interesting CONN product. I bought a new trombone in 1947, and this model was one of the few I tried for comparison; the others being the Conn 24H I was then already playing, and a King 2B, and a Williams 6. Of these, I liked the 44H the least, so I was not expecting a horn to use for professional performance. I currently am using a newer version of the Williams 6, and keep the 1947 Williams as a backup. I also use the CONN 24H when I want that 40's sound. The subject horn is silver plated. I also have a brass lacquered 44H. Interestingly, they both play the same. Their sound is beautiful, but their response is not up to that of other horns. They were designed to follow the prevailing Art Deco style. The "Vocabell" (rimless bell) was not sufficiently successful to be used on any other CONN horns and was discontinued when 44H sales declined. I love the engraving on the bell, in clear, like-new condition. I dislike the dents, which were more extensive than I expected from the description, because most of them cannot be repaired without ruining the temper of the bell. However I still would have bought it even if I had the opportunity of prior examination. End of review. Dick BowmanRead full review
The best peashooter for jazz bone. Great highs. Note slotting is excellent.
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I have a 1948 44H, besides the cool art-deco look, its really responsive, with a very powerful and focused sound. Not something you would use in an orchestra, but great for jazz, dixie, salsa, etc., especially as a lead horn. For a small bore horn, it has a surprising amount of presence if pushed, and it won't break up.
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