Used Bach Stradivarius Model 6iii Tenor Trombone - 26XX

• Bore: 0.485"
• Bell: 7" yellow brass
• Manufactured: 1945 - Bronx, NY
• Finish: Lacquer
• Case: Vintage case included
• Mouthpiece: Not included

New York Bach instruments carry a special pedigree with them given that they come from an incredibly early time in Bach brass history. During this time, nearly every part of their instruments were made by hand, and any machines that were in the mix were certainly not automated. In Bach's early years, they went through 7 iterations of their Model 6 trombones - all with varying combinations of different tapers on the bell, gooseneck, and tuning slide. This would be their 3rd version, and it features their #416 tuning slide bow and gooseneck, and the bell was referred to as #425. 

These New York Bach horns are getting more and more rare every year, so we highly recommend coming by to try this horn out even if you are only slightly interested. It's got a very small bore, and would be great for a lead situation, or even for a small jazz ensemble. It's got a very warm tone for a yellow brass instrument, is very easy to control dynamically due to the tight bore size. Cosmetically, this horn is in good shape. The bell lacquer is starting to age and get a little darker, which is common for horns in the 80+ years range, and the lacquer on the gooseneck and tuning slide has started to wear. There is also some pitting beginning to show on the lower outer slide, but doesn't affect the playability of the horn at this point. No plating wear can be found on the stockings. 

Our professional brass technician cleaned this horn in our ultrasonic tank, and also removed some dents from the outer hand slide. After lubing and reassembling, it was play-tested for quality assurance, and it's ready to go! Stop by soon to check it out!