Antoine Courtois Valve Trombone Paris Make Professional Model. Made in France SN 2326. Standard Bb Pitched Piston Valve Trombone. First partial is low Bb just like a tenor slide trombone. All the partials stack up exactly like a trombone. On open horn partials line up Bb, F, Bb, D, F, Bb. Valve fingerings are exactly the same as a Baritone or Euphonium, which is also the same as a Bb trumpet, just one octave lower. This is a pro model with an 8.5" bell flare diameter. Bore size is M/L and plays quite bigger than most valve trombones than we have seen here. Yet, still takes standard small shank tenor mouthpiece, a Bach 6.5 works perfectly. Has third valve slide for pitch correction, just like trumpets. This horn is in excellent playing condition, no defects or any issues, never damaged or repaired. The silver plating is a little tarnished, but not too bad. They all get this way. Would be a perfect valve trombone for any serious valve player looking for more in a valve trombone- that is, slightly larger, bigger sound, third valve slide for improved intonation. Would be an amazing horn for a jazz improviser, or perfect for Baritone or Euphonium player looking to play in a Jazz band with the trombone section. Includes non-original black nylon soft case. Mouthpiece not included.
