The Holton TR181 Bass Trombone is the ideal choice for advancing students or professional musicians. With a 10″ bell providing symphonic levels of projection and chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide tubes giving effortless action and playability the TR181 is perfectly suited for either blending into an orchestra or cutting through with rapid solo passages. The rose brass construction of the bell gives the trombone a wide full tone and the wide bore size provides a huge dynamic range to explore. The inline independent double rotor system allows huge amounts of flexibility in the way you play offering different fundamentals alternative slide positions and massively extending the range of the instrument downwards. A gleaming clear lacquered finish adds a subtle warmth to the overall sound of the TR181 whilst giving it a classic look. Iconic Holton name Founded in 1898 when Frank Holton opened a small instrument shop in Chicago the Frank Holton & Co. went on to become one of the most famous and influential instrument manufacturers of the 20th century. Producing high-quality pieces Holton instruments were frequently favoured and used by the principal players of the local Chicago Symphony. Today the Holton tradition continues with high quality brass instruments now being hand-crafted in Elkhart Indiana and in Eastlake Ohio. Included accessories The Holton TR181 bass trombone comes included with a Holton 1-1/2G mouthpiece and a CTR181 woodshell case. The mouthpiece provides a crisp clean tone with easy blowing deep notes and effortless access to the higher registers. Your trombone will be kept safe from bangs and scrapes with the sturdy yet lightweight construction of the CTR181 case perfect for the musician on the move. Specifications Key: Bb/F/Gb/D G/Eb Bell material: Rose brass Bell diameter: 254mm (10″) Bore size: Large – 14.3mm (0.562″) Finish: Clear lacquer Accessories: Holton 1-1/2G mouthpiece and CTR181 woodshell case