From Zig Kanstul, Los Angeles area custom horn builder, is a large bore symphonic tenor trombone that deserves some serious attention. Based on the classic New York style bell taper, this model 1570CR is a well built alternative for players who like Bach 42 style trombones. This horn has a wide, standard weight .547" brass slide with a large brass end crook, and an 8.5" bell in yellow brass or lightweight bronze. The valve is the new super light oversize CR rotary valve. Its hollow rotor construction allows full .562" bore through the valve, a resonant sound, and very fast action with no maintenance and no ergonomic compromises. It's the perfect modern update to the classic rotary valve. The new trigger paddle will be different than the photo above in that it has a rounded metal thumb paddle with adjustable position . Also brand new are three removable lead pipes based on some classic styles: NY Bach 42, Minick Legit, and Minick Open Legit. Thanks go to Phil Keen and Noah Gladstone for their help in assembling this combination of fine vintage style lead pipes. These pipes use Shires style threading, so you can mix and match between brands. The pipes are also available separately with or without threads at $85 each, for installation in your own horn. Horn includes Protec case. Custom options (call for a quote) include bronze tuning slide, lightweight slide (pictured), yellow brass, lightweight bronze, or heavier rose brass bell.  The assembly on this horn is just perfect, as is the slide action and lacquer finish.

This horn is custom built in 4-8 weeks.  $2250 in lacquer, includes Protec case and mouthpiece.