Holton TR181
Holton TR181 Description:
The Holton Model TR181 Bass Trombone is in the key of Bb. .562" bore, 10" hand-hammered red brass bell, chromeplated nickel silver inner slide, nickel silver outer slide,
traditional wrap with F tuning and G/Gb slide, inline independent dual triggers with ball-and-socket linkage, lacquer finish.
Holton includes mouthpiece and deluxe wood shell case with the TR181 Trombone.
This instrument has the reputation of having established the true bass trombone sound.
The 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.
Holton TR181 Specifications:
- Key: Bb
- Bore: 14.27 mm (.562")
- Bell: 10.0" diameter hand-hammered red brass with wire-reinforced rim
- Rotor mechanism: In-line independent dual triggers with ball-and- socket linkage
- Attachment: Traditional wrap with F tuning and G/Gb slide
- Piston: One-piece precision-machined tapered rotor and bearings for a smooth, airtight fit
- Tuning slide: Nickel silver outside slide and brass inside slide with brass bow
- Braces: Tubular nickel silver
- Hand slide: Chrome-plated nickel silver with seamless inner slide and integral chamfered stocking. Nickel silver outside slide
- Hand grip: Chrome-plated
- Waterkey: Nickel silver
- Finish: Clear baked epoxy lacquer
- Mouthpiece: 1 1/2G
- Case: Deluxe wood shell
- Options: Detachable bell and flat case available as model TR281
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