Wichita
Band Instrument CompanyWichita,
KansasVintage A. Hall Gisborne Alto Trombone, Key of F, with Mouthpiece and CaseFine alto trombone c. 1 from the workshop of A. Hall Gisborne in England. It has original bright silver plate finish, with a nickel alloy inner slide. In good vintage condition, no major damage/dings. Stamp reads: "MAKER TO H.M. FORCES, A HALL GISBORNE, 37 SUFFOLK ST, BIRMINGHAM. SUPREME CLASS 11888"We measure the bell diameter at 4 and 7/8ths inches.Comes with Conn-Selmer Prelude Trombone soft case and a used Bach trumpet mouthpiece. Selling AS-IS.For customers that live outside the continental USA, please request a shipping quote that includes your mailing address for an accurate estimation.EDRWichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. The owners are Kansas natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. Founded by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our seventy-first year in business.We’re not a “back bedroom” operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper “brick and mortar” workshop.We enjoy a sterling reputation for ethical business transactions and confirm to our friends and clients the simple fact that we expect to be in business forever.Wichita Band’s service warranty is the same as it’s been for more than four decades:“ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It’s in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees.” Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially “free” for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It’s our “service after the sale” promise and has been since 1953! In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band’s service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.**** WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS / USA