Will I really get a proper evaluation?
"I haven't been playing it much lately."…"It's sad to let go, but it's still sitting there unused."…I imagine that those of you reading this page are feeling that way.
Trombone purchase
Trombone Purchase Examples
Okubo GakkiHere are some of our latest purchase examples.
June 8, 2025
Brands we buy
THROJA 900GB Bass Trombone
Purchase price
920,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"This is a bass trombone from a German handmade brand. Not only is the finish beautiful, but the instrument's overall quality is outstanding. The condition is also excellent, and it's clear that it has been treated with great care."consignmentWe purchased it at a high price comparable to a retail sale.
May 19, 2025
Brands we buy
Edwards T396-A Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
245,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"This was a signature model of a famous trombonist who was immensely popular among music students, but the musician himself switched to another manufacturer. Recently, it has disappeared from the market, a stark contrast to its former popularity. However, we have evaluated the instrument's potential to the fullest extent, rather than it being a passing trend."
January 7, 2025
Brands we buy
THEIN Belcanto-TY
Purchase price
682,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"This is an ambitious new model developed by Tyn for the American market, a brand that enjoys immense popularity in Europe. Its distinctive appearance, including a balancer weight shaped like a cut disc and a screw bell, is eye-catching. We acquired this as a trade-in for another Tyn model that we had in stock."
March 22, 2025
Brands we buy
Wilhelm Monke F-Alto Alto Trombone
Purchase price
150,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"Wilhelm Monke is a manufacturer that branched off from the historic Josef Monke workshop. While it's often underestimated due to its focus on inexpensive student-oriented instruments sold since the 1970s, it once produced excellent instruments. This particular instrument was nearly 80 years old, so there was some age-appropriate deterioration, but we accepted it at the highest possible price."
May 26, 2024
Brands we buy
Günter Frost B/C-Posaune Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
200,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"This is an incredibly unique trombone, designed and supervised by a former trombonist of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. I remember being incredibly excited from the moment I received the inquiry. In reality, there are very few people looking for this instrument, so I tend to hesitate when it comes to buying it, but as a true instrument lover, I bought it without any hesitation."
July 30, 2024
Brands we buy
LÄTZSCH "Kuhn" model tenor bass trombone
Purchase price
200,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"This is a tenor bass from Lecce, Germany's top manufacturer. Moreover, it's a precious instrument that Herbert, the previous owner who elevated Lecce to a global brand, worked on in his later years. Although it was in a condition that would require considerable repair costs, we valued its historical significance to the fullest extent."
May 27, 2025
Brands we buy
KING 3BPLS Silver Bell Tenor Trombone
Purchase price
240,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"King tenor trombones are incredibly popular in the so-called narrow-bore jazz trombone category, but this one isn't the standard 2B or 3B model; it's a special model with an expanded bore size, and the bell is made of silver. This really piqued the interest of enthusiasts. The customer was also very satisfied with the appraisal price."
April 24, 2024
Brands we buy
LÄTZSCH J-127PS Tenor Trombone
Purchase price
270,000 yen
Comment from the person in charge
"This is a jazz tenor trombone made exclusively by Lecce, the top German manufacturer we introduced earlier, and it features a special acid-washed finish. This information alone completely captivated our purchasing staff. They were very satisfied with the appraisal price."
Customer Feedback
Customer testimonials
Mr./Ms. F from Tokyo
"I've enjoyed playing various musical instruments for many years, but before I knew it, my house was overflowing with guitars and trombones. I thought it was about time to start preparing for the end of my life, so I consulted with them. The phone service was excellent, and the staff who came to my house to pick up the instruments were very attentive and listened to my concerns. I entrusted them with all of my instruments, including this trombone, totaling over 30."
Items for sale
GETZEN Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
190,000 yen
Mr./Ms. K from Kanagawa Prefecture
"I stopped playing after becoming a working adult. It was an instrument I received as a gift when I entered high school, so I kept it carefully, but I felt bad about not having touched it for nearly 10 years. After consulting with my parents, I decided to have it bought back. I was happy when the person in charge told me during the transaction, 'We will thoroughly service it so that a high school student who is practicing diligently, just like you used to be, will be pleased with it.'"
Items for sale
Vincent Bach Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
120,000 yen
Mr./Ms. O from Osaka Prefecture
"When I was in a community orchestra, I was suddenly assigned to play the alto trombone. I considered renting one, but time was running out before the performance and I needed to practice hard, so I decided to buy one. The performance went smoothly, but as expected, I didn't get any more opportunities to play it afterward. On top of that, I left the orchestra to join a big band, and I started thinking about selling it because I figured I'd use it even less. Just then, I found a tenor trombone in stock that I had been considering buying, so I consulted with them. They appraised it as a trade-in."
Items for sale
CGCONN Alto Trombone
Purchase price
132,000 yen
Mr./Ms. N from Shizuoka Prefecture
"Since it was a discontinued model and had been heavily customized, I didn't expect a high valuation for it. However, they actually appreciated how the customizations had enhanced the model's potential. I was glad to have staff who knew a lot about musical instruments."
Items for sale
YAMAHA Bass Trombone
Purchase price
200,000 yen
We will approach this with care.
It's perfectly understandable that you're hesitant to sell an instrument you've cherished. As fellow lovers of musical instruments, we completely understand how you feel. And what if that instrument is "the one they've been searching for" for someone somewhere, just waiting for the right encounter?
Trombone Buyback Price List
We'll show you the latest buyback prices for popular manufacturers and models.
Vincent Bach
1998 model LT16M
Tenor trombone
Purchase price
160,000 yen
Vincent Bach
1993 50B3S GB
Bass trombone
Purchase price
280,000 yen
Vincent Bach
2013 model, 42GB
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
200,000 yen
Vincent Bach
2014 model “A47I” GB
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
220,000 yen
KING
1995 model 2102SSB-GP
Tenor trombone
Purchase price
200,000 yen
KING
1936 2B "SILVERTONE"
Tenor trombone
Purchase price
85,000 yen
KING
1978 model 4BF “Sonorus”
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
130,000 yen
KING
2102AM “SILVER SONIC” made in 1993
Tenor trombone
Purchase price
200,000 yen
YAMAHA
YSL-897Z (2017 model)
Tenor trombone
Purchase price
120,000 yen
YAMAHA
2012 YSL-882 Xeno
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
110,000 yen
YAMAHA
YBL-830, manufactured in 2013
Bass trombone
Purchase price
170,000 yen
YAMAHA
YSL-8710, manufactured in 1993
Alto trombone
Purchase price
100,000 yen
Getzen
2018 model 3047AFY
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
220,000 yen
SEShires
2020 model 2RVE
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
310,000 yen
Michael Rath
2002 R9D
Bass trombone
Purchase price
300,000 yen
Edwards T-350
Made in 2001
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase price
240,000 yen
The purchase price will fluctuate depending on the market price at the time of purchase. Please feel free to contact us for the latest purchase price.
Okubo GakkiReasons why it is chosen
With over 35 years of experience and expertise, we will take responsible care of your valuable instrument.
I will take responsibility for the handover.
We will consult with you to suit your circumstances, restore your cherished instrument to the best possible condition, and pass it on to its next owner.
Our expert staff will carefully assess your item.
Based on over 35 years of experience, we assess the hidden value of an instrument, taking into account not only its model, year, and condition.
Maintaining top condition through dedicated repair services.
Our specialized wind instrument repair team will inspect and adjust your instrument to ensure it is in top condition for the next owner to start playing.
We offer high prices that you'll be happy with.
In-store, online, and nationwide service available. Appraisal, shipping, and on-site visit fees are all free. Chosen by those who want to sell to a store that understands the value of their items.
Appraisal increase benefits
Purchase from other reputable stores
+10%
Instruments purchased from other reputable stores will receive a 10% increase in appraisal value.
Buyback
+10%
We also offer a 10% bonus on buybacks of instruments you previously sold to us.
trade-in
+10%
Trade-in value for new instruments also increased by 10%」
[Participating excellent stores] Ishibashi Musical Instruments, Ikebe Musical Instruments, Kurosawa Musical Instruments, Shimokura Musical Instruments, DAC, Hyper Guitars, Shimamura Musical Instruments, Miki Musical Instruments, Yamano Musical Instruments, Uemura Musical Instruments, Ishimori Wind Instruments, Nagae Musical Instruments, Dolce Musical Instruments, Gakkido, Hattori Wind Instruments, Winds Lab, Cremona Musical Instruments, Yamaha authorized dealers nationwide, etc... Please also let us know if you have any other music stores when you register.
*The appraisal increase is limited to one of the two conditions (maximum 10%).
Peace of Mind Guarantee
What are the special conditions for the 80% trade-in discount?
Don't worry if you don't like it anymore or get tired of it. Please let us buy it back from you!
Buyback guarantee
If you trade it in within one month, we will buy it back for 80% of the purchase price (excluding tax).。
Conditions of provision
Products with a pre-tax selling price of 20,000 yen or more
- Same condition as when purchased
• Purchased items are of equal or greater value than the trade-in items.
*Even if the period has passed, it's okay; we'll buy it back anytime. Buying only is also OK!
※NewDue to the nature of the product, it is not eligible for our 80% buyback program, but we do accept trade-ins/buybacks. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
How to sell a trombone
We offer three methods to suit your convenience.
In-store purchase (free appraisal)
Store Information
3F, 1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 167-0073 Okubo Gakki
Opening hours: 13:00 - 20:00(Closed on Wednesdays)
In-store process
- Visit and registration
- assessment
- Price quote and contract
- Cash payment
In-store purchase
On-site purchase service (free of charge)
How to make a reservation
- Inquiry/Pre-purchase price estimate
- Pickup of items sent to us
- Appraisal amount at the store
- Bank transfer
On-site purchase service
Mail-in buyback service (shipping costs covered by us)
Mail-in buyback process
- Inquiry/Pre-purchase price estimate
- Packaging and shipping
- Assessment and Contact
- Bank transfer
Sending it via Yamato Transport's cash-on-delivery service is fine!
Shipping address:
1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan - Appraisal and Purchase Department
*We can also send you a packing kit free of charge upon request!
Mail-in buyback service
Trombone appraisal process
Steps from appraisal request to final purchase
❶
Request for appraisal
Request an appraisal by phone, web, or LINE.
(same day)
❷
Appraisal by a specialist
Detailed assessment by expert staff
(15-30 minutes)
❸
Price quote
Explanation of the appraisal results and price quote
(immediate)
❹
Purchase completed
If you are satisfied, payment will be made immediately in cash or via bank transfer.
(same day)
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trombone
Frequently asked questions from our customers
Q1. Can you buy trombones even if the slide doesn't move?
A1. Yes, we can purchase trombones even if they have stuck slides or dents. We will assess the instrument with repairs in mind, so please don't give up and contact our trombone buying service.
Q2. Is it possible to sell a trombone without a case?
A2. Yes, we buy trombones even if they are only the instrument itself. The appraisal value will be higher if the accessories are included, but we are happy to appraise the instrument even if it is only the instrument itself.
Q3. Can you buy even very old trombones?
A3. Yes, we actively purchase older trombones. Vintage trombones and older models from famous manufacturers can fetch high prices due to their rarity.
Q4. How long does it take to get a trombone appraised for trade-in?
A4. In-store trombone appraisals usually take about 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the condition. For mail-in appraisals, we will contact you with the appraisal results within 1 to 2 business days after receiving your trombone.
Q5. If I'm not satisfied with the appraisal price for my trombone, will there be a cancellation fee?
A5. No, there is no charge. If you are not satisfied with the trombone appraisal price we offer, you can cancel without any fees, so please feel free to use our buyback service.
Q6. Is the appraisal free?
A6. Yes, the appraisal is completely free. You can also cancel after the appraisal.
Q7. Can you buy old musical instruments?
A7. We will buy any instrument in good condition, regardless of its year of manufacture.
Q8. Can you buy my car even if it doesn't come with any accessories?
A8. We can still purchase your item even without accessories, but this may affect the appraisal value.
Q9. What are the service areas for on-site purchases?
A9. We primarily serve the Kanto area, but depending on the circumstances, we can travel to locations from Hokkaido to Okinawa, and even overseas. Travel expenses are free.
Q10. What are the maximum and minimum buyback prices?
A10. If you send us details and images of your instrument in advance, we can provide you with an estimated quote.
Q11. It's broken, so (even if it's for 0 yen), will you take it off my hands?
A11. Please provide details about the instrument so we can let you know if we can pick it up.
Q12: Is a reservation required?
A12: It's not necessary. Anytime during business hours is fine.
Trombone Buyback Brands
We buy wind instruments from a wide range of manufacturers.
Lotus
AR RESONANCE
CGCONN
MARTIN
We also handle products from other manufacturers, so please feel free to contact us.
Musical instrument trade-in categories
TCGAKKI・Okubo Gakki• List of items that can be purchased by Advance Guitars
We also handle products from other manufacturers, so please feel free to contact us.
