Holton TR181 Bass Trombone - $3200

FEATURES

The Holton TR181 inline independent double rotor bass trombone has the reputation of having established the true bass trombone sound. The 10" red brass bell has been styled to maintain a consistent, warm timbre at low and high dynamic levels. The unique G/Gb attachment can be reconfigured to the player's taste for setting up low C and B natural when desired. The bore design assures proper reinforcement of the lower partials. The chrome plated nickel silver inner handslide tubes provide the ideal surface for smooth and quick handslide action. The clear lacquer finish adds a subtle warmth to the sound overall. The Holton TR181 professional bass trombone is ideal for both symphonic and solo performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

• .562" bore
• Key of Bb/F/Gb/D, G/Eb
• 10" rose brass bell
• Double in-line independent rotor
• Traditional wrap valve sections with traditional rotors
• Nickel silver out slide
• Clear lacquer finish

About this instrument:

"Comes with a single bore .562 nickel slide with yellow dual radius crook and oversleeves. Some plating loss in the inner slide but no red rot. 

".585 bore independent rotors with great compression and free moving slides. 2nd valve can be tuned to both G and Gb, and F if necessary. Bollinger tuning is also possible by pulling the G slide roughly 2/3rd of the way out.

"10 inch red brass 2-piece bell made with a Bach mandrel and taper. This particular 181 has a bell that's very slightly shorter than 3rd position, giving the player much more feedback. Compared to an older 180 bell, this bell is also very (very) slightly thicker."

Since it arrived we've done a bit of work on slide and removed many of the dents. A classic bass trombone with a lot of life left.