pBone PBONE1P Plastic Trombone with Mouthpiece and Carry Bag - Bb Student Beginner - Purple, 14.0 in*38.0 in*11.0 in

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There can still be issues with durable material and certain components might be more vulnerable than others. Just because something is made of sturdy material doesn’t mean you should throw it around or subject it to undue abuse. This plastic trombone from pInstruments is a standard 500 bore pitched in Bb. It has a glass-fiber slide and both 6.5AL and 11C small shank mouthpieces. Its sound is low and rich and most closely mimics a brass trombone.

The tenor tromboneis by far the most commonly found type of trombone, and is pitched in Bb - the same as the pBone! As with all instruments, there are pros and cons to playing on either a plastic trombone or classic brass trombones. It’s important to choose a sturdy plastic trombone because you want it to last. It’s not a major investment compared to a brass instrument. Overall, we don’t think you’ll encounter too much trouble, but we felt that this was an important consideration, so we thought we’d touch on it briefly. Budget – A Product Within Your Spending Range

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Their products, in their own words, are lightweight, durable, affordable, eco-safe, and offer an authentic sound with accurate intonation. Final Thoughts You don’t need to polish it as often, and you can even wipe them down with an anti-bacterial spray if needed. They’re much Cheaper Tocaviva makes the Tromba plastic trombones. Their product offerings include trumpets, cornets, trombones and flugelhorns. With brass, it’s a different story altogether, as even the smallest ding to it will make your tone awful and ruin its sound. Brass is also a lot easier to scratch. They’re Easier to Maintain

Buyers say they were pleasantly surprised by this instrument and even thought it was perfect for their kids. Some buyers, however, didn’t like the slide and even said the quality was mediocre. Tromba instruments have an ABS plastic shell with metallic valves and lead pipe. They offer lightweight, colorful, and customizable plastic instruments. COOLWIND I say not “half bad” because, let’s be honest, we’re not talking about brass instruments here. Brass is the gold standard for trombones, and a professional instrument can cost several thousand dollars.Moving up a step, the sopranino trombone is exceptionally rare and usually only found in trombone choirs. This instrument is so hard to find, in fact, that most Google searches will simply throw up pictures and examples of the soprano trombone instead! As one Reddit user wisely points out, this is a nigh-on mythical bit of kit. Soprano Trombone The Vincent Bach, while plastic, is a quality instrument that will last for years and still manages to get a great sound. While not all that common, if you're going to see a contrabass trombone in action anywhere, it'll be in the orchestra where it's primarily used to add texture and depth to the brass section. Find Out More This suggests that you shouldn’t encounter too much trouble with any product on this list. Just don’t expect perfection. Hello, I’m David. I was waiting for the CBSO concert to begin and I could hear the brass section warming up in the wings. My wife lent over to me and said “Why don’t you get Katy’s (our youngest daughter) old trombone out and learn to play?” I’d been thinking of selling the instrument as it had been lying idle since she went to university. The concert started and I kept my eye on the trombone section throughout the performance.

The pInstruments PBONE2R Jiggs mini plastic trombone is available in Blue and Red, and is clearly intended for children. Most if not all trombones featured here are made of ABS plastic, which is affordable, resistant to strong impacts and even corrosive chemicals. In the grand scheme of things, it’s also relatively harmless as there are no toxic carcinogens contained within.

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Using a metal mouthpiece will improve the sound of this instrument. While you can get by with a plastic instrument, consider upgrading the mouthpiece. When you’re buying a traditional trombone, you know you’re going to the signature brass style. But if you’re buying a plastic trombone, you can have a little fun with the overall appearance. As you’ve probably gathered by now, plastic trombones aren’t overly expensive. But we always like to remind our readers to spend responsibly. The contrabass trombone is the lowest and largest member of the trombone family. Because of its low pitch, it has a long length of tubing. The longer slide is limited to five or six positions, meaning two rotary valves are needed for the missing notes by increasing the length of the tubing as needed.

The bass trombone is the second-largest type of trombone, and also the second most popular after the tenor. While the same suggests a lower pitch than the tenor, it's actually also pitched in Bb. As we've just covered, yes! There are, in fact, no less than seven different sizes in the trombone family. With that in mind, not all instruments are created equal when it comes to sound. You will find that plastic trombones do sound different from each other. For most players, brands aren’t a big concern when you’re buying plastic instruments but there are few notable brands when it comes to plastic trombone manufacturers. Let’s jump in. Plastic vs. Brass Trombones We don’t see a lot of brands out there making plastic trombones, but that could be because it’s a relatively new development, and maybe because trombones aren't as popular as the trumpet. I also don’t imagine the demand is super high.Too much tension in your left arm can affect the way you play. Using a bell brace combats this for brass instruments. But, you probably won’t need one for a plastic trombone since they’re so light. Appearance