John Packer JP233 Rath Bb/F Bass Trombone
Product Description
The JP233 Rath is John Packer's Bb/F Single Valve Bass Trombone and is suitable for musicians who are looking for a single trigger bass trombone. Lighter than the double trigger bass trombone, but with an equally broad sound, developed i
Suitable For:
The JP233 Rath is John Packer's Bb/F Single Valve Bass Trombone and is suitable for musicians who are looking for a single trigger bass trombone. Lighter than the double trigger bass trombone, but with an equally broad sound., developed in collaboration with UK trombone guru Michael Rath. This JP Rath design combines the simplicity of a single in-line rotary valve with a modern open wrap style. The development of the JP233 Rath saw the instrument finely balanced to ensure an excellent playing experience for musicians of all levels
Unique Benefits:
The JP233 Rath features a .562" bore and a 9.5" bell and is constructed from high grade brass throughout. The instrument also features an exclusive Michael Rath design leadpipe which supports flexibility throughout the whole register. An extremely high level of craftsmanship is apparent throughout, as is to be expected with instruments that bare the Rath seal of approval. The quality of the JP233 Rath has caused a real stir in the industry with glowing reviews from many top players. Garreth Beckwith formerly of Grimethorpe Band recently described it as "a real winner of an instrument".
Supplied With:
The JP233 Rath Bb/F Trombone is supplied with a JP mouthpiece, lightweight case and an Ultra-pure Maintenance Pack. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable should strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.
Product Features
- Key: Bb/F
- Metal/Bell Size: High Grade Brass 241mm (9.5")
- Valve Type & No#: Rotary Valve 1
- Bore: Large 14.27mm (.562")
- Water Key Type & No#: Lever 1
- Included Accessories: Ultra-Pure Maintenance Pack
- Lyre Box: No
- Mouthpiece: Yes
- Leadpipe: MIchael Rath Leadpipe
- Level: Mid-Range
Customer Reviews
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If you are looking for something that has decent specs and performance in this category that doesn't break the bank, this is it. Rath is a well known UK (British) trombone maker. John Packer instruments are decently priced and have all the accessories to start playing them right out of the box. The overall instrument is well built, the case is very functional, it has what someone needs to get on a Bass trombone with plug and play ability. The only issue I would suggest is getting a 1.5 large shank bass trombone mouthpiece to get better lower end.