Are King trombones good?

King trombones (and the Benges made in the same factory) have been consistently very well made, with no manufacturing flaws attributable to careless assembly or bad design.

What is the difference between tenor and bass trombone?

The Bass Trombone is like the tenor trombone, but with two rotary valves. These valves allow the instrument to play lower than the tenor trombone. The bass trombone also has a bigger bell, a bigger mouthpiece, and a larger bore size.

What is the lowest sounding trombone?

E♮
The lowest note of the standard instrument is therefore an E♮ – a tritone below B♭. Most experienced trombonists can play lower “falset” notes and much lower pedal notes (first partials or fundamentals, which have a peculiar metallic rumbling sound).

What are the 3 types of trombones?

The main types of Trombones are the standard Tenor in Bb, Tenor Bb/f or Bass Trombone. Also available is the Alto Trombone (which is pitched higher than a Bb Trombone) and is a good way to introduce younger children to playing.

How much are trombones worth?

Beginner trombones usually range in cost from $400 to $1,500. Intermediate, or step-up trombones usually range in cost $1,400 to $2,800 and entry level pro trombones (still largely played by advanced students) around $2,800 and up.

Which brand of trombone is the best?

19 Best Trombone Reviews and the Best Trombone Brands

  • Mendini MTB-L Tenor Slide Trombone.
  • Yamaha YSL-882O Trombone.
  • Bach 42BO Stradivarius Series.
  • Mendini MTB-31 Intermediate Slide Trombone.
  • Yamaha YBL-822G Trombone.
  • Yamaha YSL354 Trombone.
  • Bach TB711F Prelude Trombone.
  • D’Luca 750N 750 Series.

Do dents affect trombone sound?

Any dent that significantly decreases the size of the tubing will be an issue to the sound, intonation, or air flow of the instrument. A special component of the trombone is the main slide, which consists of the inner and outer slides. Trombone dents can be a significant problem if located anywhere on either slide.

Is trombone a BB or C?

Trombone doesn’t read in Bb, it’s a Bb instrument because its fundamentals (first position harmonics) are in Bb. It is a C instrument, not Bb.

What is the biggest instrument among the woodwind family?

Bassoons
Bassoons are the largest member of the woodwind family and with the lowest pitch, similar to that of the cello. The bassoon is a long pipe, doubled in half, made of wood, with many keys.

What trombones do professionals use?

7 Best Professional Trombone Reviews

  • Mendini by Cecilio Bb Tenor Slide Trombone.
  • Mendini by Cecilio MTB-31 Trombone.
  • Jean-Paul USA TB-400 Trombone.
  • Vincent Bach Bach Prelude TB711F Trombone w/F Attachment.
  • Bach 42BO Stradivarius Series F-Attachment Trombone.
  • Yamaha YSL-882O Xeno Series F-Attachment Trombone.

Why are trombones so expensive?

A trombone can expensive just because of the materials, while the sound may not be as good as another trombone with a similar price tag. Most brass instruments are durable and can last for decades with sensible care and cleaning. Also consider how long you plan to use the instrument.

How much do trombones weigh?

The trombone weighs about 1,3 to 2,8 kilos (3,0 to 6,1 lb). Your left arm weighs about 4 to 5 kg (9 to 11 lb) and you keep both of them up at the same time. All the time when you play. Of course, you can keep the trombone and the left arm up in a playing position, with continually tensed muscles.

What is the serial number of a King trombone?

Serial Numbers Trombone Models No. 1 “King” Small Bore Trombone No. 2 Solo Model “King” Trombone No. 3 “King” General Use Trombone No. 4 & No. 5 “King” Large Bore Trombones The King Conservatory and Regular Model Trombones The Improved Proportion King Trombones The “King” Bass Trombones

What kind of trombones did the King Conservatory use?

The King Conservatory and Regular Model Trombones The Improved Proportion King Trombones The “King” Bass Trombones The King Valve Bb Trombones (remained unchanged after 1930 except for model number change) The King C Trombones (remained unchanged after 1930 except for model number change)

Which is the best trombone in the world?

The H. N. White King trombone is among the best in the world because of superior craftsmanship, the best raw materials, and the worlds best design.

What kind of trombone was made by H N White?

The King trombone was the main stay of the company in the early years and far more trombones were made by The H. N. White Company than any other instrument.