Which trombone has the largest bell size for a fuller sound?
This page compares 2 trombones with verified specifications and prices. Top options include S.E. Shires Blair Bollinger Artist Series Professional Bass Trombone with Axial-Flow Valves, Greenhoe GC5-3R-TIS Independent Bass Trombone Rose Brass Bell. Prices range from £1,646 to £6,127. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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S.E. Shires Blair Bollinger Artist Series Professional Bass Trombone with Axial-Flow Valves
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£1646.20 ≈ | S.E. Shires | STBBO | .562/.578 in dual-bore | Independent axial-flow valves | Yellow brass | — |
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This professional bass trombone features a 9.5 in hand-hammered yellow-brass Bollinger bell, independent axial-flow valves, and a custom-weight dual-bore handslide. It suits advanced and professional orchestral players seeking a broad sound, quick response, and flexible tuning. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking the largest bell size for a fuller sound because it has a 9.5 in Bollinger bell in medium-weight yellow brass, designed to produce a broad orchestral tone.
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Greenhoe GC5-3R-TIS Independent Bass Trombone Rose Brass Bell
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£6126.94 ≈ | Greenhoe | GC5-3R-TIS | .562 in | Independent Greenhoe Valves | Rose Brass | — |
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The Greenhoe GC5-3R-TIS is a professional bass trombone with a 9.5 in rose brass bell, .562 in bore, independent valves, and a tuning-in-slide design. It suits orchestral, commercial, studio, big band, and chamber players seeking a broad, resonant sound with modern responsiveness. ★ Ideal forThis model suits players seeking the largest bell size for a fuller sound because its 9.5 in rose brass bell provides broad tonal depth and projection.
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