The Horn Guys

We have the very best selection of brass instruments, and the best staff in the business to assist you.

Our clients are musicians around the world who value top quality equipment, personal service, and great prices. We are available to help you find the best equipment for your work, play, and art. We will help you tailor your sound with the very best instruments available. We sell instruments, mouthpieces, mutes, cases and gig bags, CDs, books, and many other items of interest. We ship worldwide.

To place an order or ask a question, please call, fax, or email.
To see our current selection of instruments available, click Horns in Stock.

The Horn Guys

	Steve Ferguson Fearless leader, trombone and tuba specialist
	Noah Gladstone Trombone specialist, photo guy
	Robert Coomber Trombone specialist
	Dylan Hart French horn specialist & shipping guru
	Michael Davis Trumpet guru
	Adm. Brad Close Logistics guru
	The Cheetah Canine horizontalis

Fun Stuff

In the Netherlands, more than 30 percent of trips are made by bike; here in the U.S., only 1 percent. In the 1950s, two-thirds of U.S. kids walked or biked to school; today, only 10 percent do.

Little wonder obesity is soaring.

Cost of the War in Iraq

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Links

Salon	Some of the best writing and commentary on the web.
Online Trombone Journal	Free classifieds, articles
Trombone Forum	Trombone discussion forum
Fark	News commentary and great Photoshop humor forum
The Open Horn	Sam Burtis' trombone and politics discussion
Tube Net	Excellent tuba discussion forum, and classified ads
Behind the Horn	New French horn discussion forum
Basstrombone.nl	Ben van Dijk's bass trombone and contrabass trombone site, includes discussion forum
Huffington Post	Top news and opinion, by Arianna Huffington and other writers
Think Progress	News, politics, research, analysis, activism, great gov't watchdog, commentary
Fire Dog Lake	Excellent political news and commentary, and books and literature reviews
No Bravery	Slideshow of Bush's* war. Music and lyrics by James blunt. If this doesn't move you...well, I don't know what will. And here's an alternate version
Cicle.org	Cyclists Inciting Change Through Live Exchange. Los Angeles based bicycle news, advocacy, and education site
Fnugg	Tuba soloist Oystein Baadsvick, explaining how it all got started - shows off his amazing tuba improvisation

Pimp My Ride

Kanstul Trombone Leadpipes Kanstul leadpipes

Want a Minick style trombone lead pipe? How about Burt Herrick? Elkhart Conn? George Roberts? We have 11 sizes available. With or without threads, $85

Ferguson Trombone Mouthpieces Check out the new pictures and descriptions of the full mouthpiece line of Alto, Tenor and Bass Trombone Mouthpieces from Ferguson Music

Saturn Water Keys $40

Best Brass Warm-Up Mutes for Trumpet, French Horn Trombone, & Bass Trombone
$85-110

Non Transposing French HornStop Mute $120

New Stuff

Diversified Bass Trombone Case

The Tank, a lightweight trombone flight case, by Diversified Cases, is now available for bass trombone, $385

12x15x40", 24 lbs. 10 oz. (30x38x102 cm, 11.2 kg)

Tenor model shown below, $350

New trumpet from Kanstul

The new 1537P trumpet with annealed bell is now available in silver plate with Protec Extreme case. Famous trumpeter, Charlie Davis, loves this horn. He says: "I could use one all the time." That's a great endorsement for an excellent new trumpet $2180

New Alan Kaplan model trombone from Kanstul

Kanstul has just begun shipping the new Kaplan model trombone. Based on an obscure vintage H.N White trombone, this features a very lightweight .500" brass slide, 3 new leadpipes, and a large throat 7.5" bell, also very light. If you like the vintage King sound in an efficient lightweight horn, this one should be a winner. Includes SKB case. $2100.

New Kanstul 1607 trombone

Zig Kanstul laments about how many different models of trombones he offers, but we think it's cool. The latest is his 1607, which based on the vintage Earl Williams model 7. It's a .500" bore 8" bell professional model with a distinctive F attachment. In stock now.

Check out our Vintage Trumpet collection

We have some Calicchios, vintage Bachs, and many unusual trumpets

Steve's tips for carrying your horn on a plane

New Yamaha Liquid Slide Oil

Ton's O Tubas!

Besson Trumpets

We got a great deal on some Besson Bb trumpets, made right here in Los Angeles by Kanstul. Check the horns in stock page for details. All are sold with case and mouthpiece, with full warranty.

709 - Bb step-up model, lacquer, .460" bore, 2-pc bell $650

800 - Bb step-up model, silver plate, .460" bore, 1-pc bell, LW bracing $800

UPDATE 7/22/08: We have several Besson professional flugels available. In lacquer, made by Kanstul, with Protec case $1200

Willson Trombones

We got a great deal on some Swiss-made Willson trombones:

Model 4411TA .547" nickel slide, 8.5" brass bell, Rotax valve $2200

Model 4551TA .562" nickel slide, brass 10" brass bell, dual Rotax valves $3200

S.E. Shires Pro Select Trombones

Now in stock: New U.S. made trombone line from the S.E. Shires Company. Known as the Shires Pro Select series, this series features two symphonic tenor trombones, each with two bell choices, and a bass trombone. These are made entirely in the S.E. Shires Hopedale, MA shop, but have limited options, and are not compatible with the Shires Artist Custom line that has been available since the founding of the S.E. Shires Company. Here are some specs:

Large bore tenor with rotary valve, red or yellow brass bell $2,995
Large bore tenor with axial valve, wide hand slide, gold or yellow brass bell $3,295
Bass trombone with inline rotary valves, gold brass bell $3,995

One threaded leadpipe is included with each instrument. Leadpipe threads will match the Artist Custom line, so customers may buy additional leadpipes as accessories.

The bell/slide fittings and removable bell mounts do not match the Artist Custom line, but are compatible within the Pro Select line. Bells are removable for ease of valve maintenance, but Shires will ship only complete instruments in the combinations listed above.

Kanstul contrabass trombone

Pitched in F with double valves, hand made in Anaheim, California

"I'd like one please."

We are currently taking orders. 30-60 day delivery.
Prototype shown above with its smaller sibling, the Kanstul 1662-I.

We are official dealers of JA Musik and carry a wide selection of Hans Hoyer French Horns

Kanstul 1662 Bass Trombone

This is the solution for the commercial bass trombone player and the vintage aficionado - slide-tuning, incredible style, custom valves and numerous options. Custom made for you in Anaheim, California, for less than you would expect.

Cronkhite Two-Piece Trombone Travel Cases

Based on a design by Dr. Terry S. Cravens, Professor of Trombone, University of Southern California Never get hassled at the airport again! Carry your horn on any airplane with ease. Splits into two parts to facilitate storage in overhead compartments. Here is what Glenn says about his new cases:

"My trombone travel case has a very simple system for separating and reconnecting the two parts. The only place you're likely to do this is at an airport. If you are separating them just to walk on an airplane, you can reattach the case before you put them in the overhead. The cases are strongest when attached. The double wood in the slide case is a good bumper between your horn and whatever is next to it... You may never have to take the cases apart, as they look smaller when attached than a standard case. However, just knowing that you can, in the event that you have to, may take some of the fear out of flying with your horn."

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Based on a design by Dr. Terry S. Cravens, Professor of Trombone, University of Southern California Never get hassled at the airport again! Carry your horn on any airplane with ease. Splits into two parts to facilitate storage in overhead compartments. Here is what Glenn says about his new cases:

Unusual items that you will find here

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