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Trombone Purchase
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Trombone Purchase
Trombone Purchase Examples
Okubo Gakki Introducing our latest purchase examples
June 8, 2025
Purchase Brand
THROJA 900GB Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥920,000
Staff Comment
"This is a bass trombone from a German handmade brand. Not only is the finish beautiful, but the instrument's overall quality is outstanding. Its condition was excellent, clearly showing it was handled with great care. We purchased it at a high appraisal price comparable to consignment sales."
May 19, 2025
Brand:
Edwards T396-A Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price:
¥245,000
Staff Comment:
"This was the signature model of a renowned trombonist immensely popular among music students, but the artist himself switched to another manufacturer. Recently, it has vanished from the market as if its former popularity never existed. However, we evaluated the instrument's inherent potential to the fullest, rather than focusing on trends."
January 7, 2025
Purchase Brand
THEIN Belcanto-TY
Purchase Price
¥682,000
Staff Comment
"This is an ambitious model developed by THEIN, which enjoys immense popularity in Europe, specifically for the American market. Its distinctive appearance, including disc-cut-style balancing weights and screw bells, immediately catches the eye. We purchased this unit as a trade-in for a customer buying another THEIN model from our inventory."
March 22, 2025
Purchase Brand
Wilhelm Monke F-Alto Alto Trombone
Purchase Price
¥150,000
Staff Comment
"Wilhelm Monke is a manufacturer that branched off from the historic Josef Monke workshop.While often underestimated due to its strong association with affordable student instruments sold primarily since the 1970s, it once crafted excellent instruments. This particular instrument, nearly 80 years old, showed age-appropriate deterioration, but we accepted it at the maximum possible price."
May 26, 2024
Purchase Brands
Günter Frost B/C Trombone Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥200,000
Staff Comment
"This is an ultra-rare trombone designed and supervised by a former trombonist of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. I remember being incredibly excited from the moment we first discussed acquiring it. While few people actually seek out this instrument, making purchases can be hesitant. However, as a true instrument enthusiast, I didn't hesitate to buy it."
July 30, 2024
Brand Purchased
LÄTZSCH "Kuhn" model Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥200,000
Staff Comment
"This is a tenor bass from LÄTZSCH, Germany's premier manufacturer. Moreover, it was a precious instrument worked on by the late Herbert LÄTZSCH himself in his later years, the man who elevated LÄTZSCH to a global brand.Although it required significant repair costs, we valued it to the fullest extent as a historical instrument."
May 27, 2025
Purchase Brand
KING 3BPLS Silver Bell Tenor Trombone
Purchase Price
¥240,000
Staff Comment
"This KING tenor trombone enjoys overwhelming popularity in the so-called narrow-bore jazz trombone category. It's not the standard 2B or 3B model, but a special variant with an enlarged bore size, and the bell is silver. This really tickled the fancy of the enthusiast.The client was also satisfied with the appraisal amount."
April 24, 2024
Purchase Brand
LÄTZSCH J-127PS Tenor Trombone
Purchase Price
yen
Staff Comment
"This is the only jazz tenor trombone made by Retsche, the top German manufacturer we introduced earlier, and it features a special acid-washed finish. Just this information alone completely captivated our purchasing staff. We're pleased you were satisfied with the appraisal amount."
Customer Feedback
Experiences from Customers Who Actually Used Our Service
Mr./Ms. F, Tokyo
"I've enjoyed various instruments over the years, but before I knew it, my house was overflowing with guitars and trombones. I realized it was time to start preparing for end-of-life arrangements and sought advice. The phone support was excellent, and the staff who came to my home listened to my story with genuine care. I entrusted them with over 30 instruments in total, including this trombone."
Purchased Item
GETZEN Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥190,000
Kanagawa Prefecture, Ms. K
"After entering the workforce, I drifted away from playing music. Since it was an instrument my parents bought for me when I entered high school, I kept it stored carefully. But not touching it for nearly 10 years made me feel guilty toward the instrument. After discussing it with my parents, I decided to have them buy it back. During the process, the representative said, 'We'll make sure to service it properly so a high school student practicing diligently, just like you did back then, can be happy with it.' Hearing that made me very happy."
ItemPurchased
Vincent Bach Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥120,000
Osaka Prefecture, Mr./Ms. O
"When I was in a working adults' orchestra, I suddenly had to play the alto trombone. I considered renting one, but with the performance approaching and needing to practice intensively, I decided to buy one.The performance went smoothly, but as expected, I haven't played it since. To make matters worse, I quit the orchestra to join a big band, so I figured I'd use it even less. Just as I started thinking about selling it, I found the tenor I'd been considering was in stock here, so I consulted them. I had it appraised for trade-in."
Purchase Item
C.G.CONN Alto Trombone
Purchase Price
¥132,000
Shizuoka Prefecture, Mr./Ms. N
"I didn't expect much from the appraisal since it's a discontinued model with various customizations. However, they highly valued it, saying the customizations actually enhanced the model's potential. I'm glad the staff really understood musical instruments."
ItemPurchased
YAMAHA Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥200,000
We treat your instrument with care
It's only natural to hesitate when deciding to sell an instrument you've cherished. As fellow musicians who share your love for instruments, we deeply understand that feeling. And what if that instrument is the "one you've been searching for" for someone out there, waiting to meet it?
Trombone Purchase Price List
Latest Buyback Prices for Popular Manufacturers and Models
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Vincent Bach
1998 LT16M
Tenor Trombone
Purchase Price
¥160,000
Vincent Bach
1993-made 50B3S GB
Bass Trombone
¥280,000
Vincent Bach
2013 Model 42BO GB
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥200,000
Vincent Bach
2014 "A47I" GB
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥220,000
KING
1995 Model 2102SSB- GP
Tenor Trombone
Purchase Price
¥200,000
KING
1936 Model 2B "SILVERTONE"
Tenor Trombone
Purchase Price
¥85,000
KING
1978 Model 4BF "Sonorus"
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥130,000
KING
1993 Model 2102AM "SILVER SONIC"
Tenor Trombone
Purchase Price
¥200,000
YAMAHA
2017 Model YSL-897Z
Tenor Trombone
Purchase Price
¥120,000
YAMAHA
2012 Model YSL-882 Xeno
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥110,000
YAMAHA
2013 Model YBL-830
Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥170,000
YAMAHA
1993 YSL-8710
Alto Trombone
Purchase Price
¥100,000
Getzen
2018 Model 3047AFY
Tenor Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥220,000
S.E.Shires
2020 Model 2RVE
Tenor B-flat Trombone
Purchase Price
¥310,000
Michael Rath
2002 R9D
Bass Trombone
Purchase Price
¥300,000
Edwards T-350
2001 Model
Tenor Bustrombone
Purchase Price
¥240,000
Purchase prices fluctuate based on market conditions at the time of purchase. For the latest purchase prices, please feel free to contact us.
📨 For those who prefer a thorough consultation:
→ Inquire via the form
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Why Okubo Gakki is chosen
We take responsibility for the handover
We consult with you based on your circumstances, restore your cherished instrument to its best possible condition, and pass it on to its next owner.
Our expert staff will carefully appraise your instrument.
We assess not only the model, year, and condition, but also discern the hidden value within the instrument based on over 35 years of experience.
Maintaining Peak Condition with Dedicated Repair
Our dedicated wind instrument repair team inspects and adjusts each instrument, ensuring the next owner can begin playing in optimal condition.
High-Value Buying You'll Love
In-store, online, nationwide service. Appraisals, shipping, and home visits are all free. Chosen by those who want to "sell to a store that understands value."
Appraisal Boost Benefits
Purchased from other reputable stores
+10%
Instruments purchased from other reputable stores receive a "10% increase" in appraisal value
+10%
We also offer a 10% premium when repurchasing instruments previously sold to us.
Trade-in
+10%
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【Participating Stores】Ishibashi Gakki, Ikebe Gakki, Kurosawa Gakki, Shimokura Gakki, DAC, Hyper Guitars, Shimamura Gakki, Miki Gakki, Yamano Gakki, Uemura Gakki, Ishimori Kan Gakki, Nagae Gakki, Dolce Gakki, Gakki-do, Hattori Kan Gakki, Winds Lab, Cremona Gakki, Yamaha Authorized Dealers nationwide, etc... Other music stores are also welcome; please inquire at the time of appraisal.
※The appraisal boost applies to only one of the conditions (maximum 10%)
Peace of Mind Guarantee
What are the special 80% trade-in conditions?
If you change your mind or get tired of it, no worries. Let us buy it back from you!
Buyback Guarantee
If you replace it within one month, we'll buy it back for 80% of the purchase price (excluding tax).
・Items with a pre-tax sales price of ¥20,000 or more
・Items in the same condition as when purchased
・Items of equal or greater value than the trade-in item
※No worries if the period passes—we'll buy back anytime. Trade-ins only are also welcome!
※New items are excluded from the 80% buyback due to their nature, but trade-in/purchase is possible. Feel free to inquire.
How to Sell Your Trombone
We offer three methods to suit your convenience
In-Store Purchase (Free Appraisal)
Store Information
1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 167-0073 3F Okubo Gakki
Business Hours: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)
In-Store Process
- Visit & Registration
- Appraisal
- Price Offer & Contract
- Cash Payment
In-store purchase
Home Visit Buying (Free Home Visit)
How to Make an Appointment
- Inquiries/Pre-Purchase Price Estimates
- Pickup of Items for Appraisal
- Appraisal at Our Store
- Transfer
On-Site Purchasing
Mail-in Appraisal (Shipping Covered by Us)
Mail-in Purchase Process
- Inquiry/Pre-Purchase Price Estimate
- Packaging & Shipping
- Appraisal and Notification
- Bank Transfer
Ship via Yamato Transport collect on delivery!
Shipping Address:
1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan Attn: Appraisal Department
※ We can also send you a free packing kit upon request!
Mail-in Buyback
Trombone Appraisal Process
Steps from Appraisal Request to Completed Purchase
❶
Request an Appraisal
Request an appraisal via phone, web, or LINE
(Same Day)
❷
Professional Appraisal
Detailed appraisal by expert staff
(15–30 minutes)
❸
Price Proposal
Explanation of Appraisal Results and Price Quote
(Immediate)
❹
Purchase Completed
If you're satisfied, we'll pay you in cash or transfer the funds the same day
(Same day)
Frequently Asked Questions About Trombones
Questions We Often Receive from Customers
Q1. Can you buy trombones with slides that don't move?
A1. Yes, we can buy trombones with stiff or dented slides. We appraise with repair in mind, so don't give up—consult our trombone buying service.
Q2. Can you buy a trombone without its case?
A2. Yes, we purchase trombones even without their cases. While a complete set of accessories generally results in a higher appraisal value, we are happy to appraise the instrument itself.
Q3. Can you buy even very old trombones?
A3. Yes, we actively purchase old trombones. Vintage instruments and older models from famous manufacturers can command high prices due to their rarity.
Q4. How long does it take to appraise a trombone for purchase?
A4. In-store trombone appraisals typically take 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the instrument's condition. For mail-in purchases, 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 amount for my trombone, is there a cancellation fee?
A5. No, there is no fee. If you are not satisfied with the appraisal amount we offer for your trombone, you can cancel without any charges whatsoever. Please feel free to use our purchase service with confidence.
Q6. Is the appraisal free?
A6. Yes, the appraisal is completely free. Cancellation after appraisal is also possible.
Q7. Do you buy old instruments?
A7. Yes, we buy instruments in good condition regardless of age.
Q8. Will you buy it without accessories?
A8. We can buy it without accessories, but this may affect the appraisal value.
Q9. What areas do you cover for home visits?
A9. We primarily cover the Kanto region, but we may visit areas from Hokkaido to Okinawa, and even overseas, depending on the situation. There is no charge for the home visit.
Q10. What are the maximum and minimum buyback prices?
A10. We can provide a rough estimate after receiving details and images of the instrument.
Q11. Can you take broken instruments (even if worth 0 yen)?
A11. Please provide details about the instrument; we can inform you if we can take it.
Q12: Do I need an appointment?
A12: No appointment is necessary. You are welcome anytime during business hours.
Trombone Purchase Promotion Brand
We purchase wind instruments from a wide range of manufacturers
Vincent Bach
Buffet Crampon
Yanagisawa
YAMAHA
Scheilke
Alexsander
Besson
KING
Lotus
AR RESONANCE
C.G.CONN
MARTIN
Rigoutat
S.E. Shires
J.H. Hamming
HOLTON
We also handle other manufacturers, so feel free to place your order with confidence.
Apply for a free trombone appraisal
Why not find out the value of your precious wind instrument?
💬 Feel free to chat with us right here
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📨 For those who want to discuss thoroughly:
→ Inquire via form
📱 Just send photos from your smartphone
→ Get an appraisal via LINE
→ Get an appraisal via LINE
Instruments We Buy
TCGAKKI・Okubo Gakki・List of Items Accepted for Purchase at Advance Guitars
We also handle other manufacturers, so feel free to place your order with confidence.
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