Ashthorpe is known for creating musical products of the highest quality and excellence, to ensure those who use them are pleased with their performance. The Ashthorpe Tenor Trombone is a fine example of this dedication to craftsmanship and specifications that enable brilliant sound, comfortable playing, and overall total enjoyment. Designed especially for the needs of students, beginner and intermediate musicians, a world of incredible sound awaits with this brass instrument. This fine tenor trombone features an exquisite construction of highly durable brass, with the perfect balance of weight for comfort when in use. It has been designed with such details as a .500-inch bore, an 8-inch bell, and a Bb key for superb sound. It can be purchased in either a gold lacquer or nickel plated finish. The hand slide has been constructed of cupronickel, while the tuning slide matches the specific finish of the instrument. When playing, the musician will appreciate the rich, smooth, accurate tone that emanates from this tenor trombone. It provides a clean voice, with an overall bright, penetrating sound. Overall, it is a highly responsive trombone. Includes: Bb Tenor Slide TrombonePremium Carrying CaseWhite GlovesSoft Polishing ClothSlide GreasePiston Oil Note: Do not stand the Trombone on its bell. Always store your Trombone in its case to protect the instrument. Do not store the instrument in extreme conditions of temperature and humidity. Ashthorpe - Quality Instruments for Everyday and Everyone Music allows you to speak from the heart in a language everyone can understand. With quality instruments from Ashthorpe you’ll have a constant companion for life. Let your soul soar while you play acoustic and electric-acoustic guitars or let it scream from the rooftops while wailing on an electric guitar. With a wide variety of musical instruments, Ashthorpe will allow you to bang on your drums all day, become a keyboard virtuoso, happily pluck a tune on a banjo, strum a uke or blast on a brass. Regardless of what you love to play, just make sure to express yourself. Whatever your age or skill level, Ashthorpe will make sure all your musical desires are fulfilled.