@@bradleybunk6463 Holton was the pros choice in the early 1900's. With the rise of HN White (king) Bach, Conn and Olds there were more options for professionals. The big band era came and Dorsey played King, Glenn Miller played Bach & Conn and Holton wasn't keeping up with professional endorsements nor were they innovating to meet market needs. Also Holton gave birth to other makers like Getzen & Reynolds. It was in my opinion it came down to poor business decisions regarding their trombones.
Those big brands (then) had well known players that played them, which helped with marketing. Holton didn't really have that. Can't really think of a famous bone player that played a Holton 🤔
Very interesting collection! What is your favorite one to play?
@@1320_ikimasho they're like tools. Each one is important for the style of music I play. One trombone doesn't fit all.
All of them are my favorite.
It seems odd to me that Holton trombones were less common than King, Conn, Bach, and Olds. Any reason why?
@@bradleybunk6463 Holton was the pros choice in the early 1900's.
With the rise of HN White (king) Bach, Conn and Olds there were more options for professionals.
The big band era came and Dorsey played King, Glenn Miller played Bach & Conn and Holton wasn't keeping up with professional endorsements nor were they innovating to meet market needs.
Also Holton gave birth to other makers like Getzen & Reynolds.
It was in my opinion it came down to poor business decisions regarding their trombones.
Those big brands (then) had well known players that played them, which helped with marketing.
Holton didn't really have that. Can't really think of a famous bone player that played a Holton 🤔