design that preceded them. Trombone Martin introduced the Committee trombone in 1939. The committee that designed it, chaired by Chuck Campbell, also consisted of Miff Mole, Jack Jenney, Al Angelotta, Andy Russo, Al Philburn, Phil Giardina, Lloyd Turner, and Charlie Butterfield. It was available in medium bore with a bell and medium large bore with a bell. A "De Luxe" model was later added featuring nickel silver trim. References Sources McMakin, Dean "Musical Instrument Manufacturing in Elkhart, Indiana" (unpublished typescript, 1987, available at Elkhart Public Library) Elkhart city directories (available Elkhart Public Library) The Elkhart Truth, Saturday 26 November 1910, obituary of John Henry Martin Elkhart Daily Review, Saturday 26 November 1910, obituary of John Henry Martin The Elkhart Truth, Tuesday 8 November 1927, obituary of Henry Charles Martin TheMartinStory.net See also C.G. Conn Conn-Selmer York Band Instrument Company Leblanc (musical instrument manufacturer) Buescher Band Instrument Company Steinway Musical Instruments Brass instrument manufacturing companies Companies based in Elkhart County, Indiana Manufacturing companies established in 1905 Companies disestablished in 1971 Musical instrument manufacturing companies of the United States 1905 establishments in Indiana