The Bach 36B professional trombone is ideal for both symphonic and solo performance. Its medium-large bore combined with an open wrap F-attachment offers outstanding clarity and a balanced response, whilst the one-piece 8-inch yellow brass bell has subtle brilliance and a complex colour.
| F attachment / slide | Bell material | |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow brass | Gold brass | |
| Closed / standard | 36B | 36BG |
| Closed / lightweight | LT36B | LT36BG |
| Open / standard | 36BO | |
The ‘36B’ emerged during the mid-twentieth century as a medium-large bore professional tenor in the Vincent Bach Stradivarius line. Featuring a .525-inch bore, 8-inch one-piece hand-hammered bell, and traditional wrap F-attachment, it was designed to balance projection with agility. Introduced during a period when large-bore orchestral instruments were gaining prominence, the 36B filled the crucial middle ground between small jazz tenors and symphonic .547-inch models. It became a conservatory and freelance staple, shaping expectations for the versatile American medium-large bore trombone.
Manufacturer’s website: conn-selmer.eu