New 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 1570T 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 Ed Thayer axial flow valve, with a machined anodized aluminum rotor. Ed appears to have closed up shop at the moment, so this valve is limited to stock on hand while Kanstul chooses another source for axial style valves. The new trigger paddle will be different than the photo above in that it has a rounded metal thumb paddle with adjustable positioning. 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 $75 each, for installation in your own horn. Horn includes Getzen style hard case. Other custom options (call for a quote) include bronze tuning slide or F attachment tubing, lightweight slide (pictured), removable bell, or silver plate ($200). Slides are available separately for $750. The assembly on this horn is just perfect, as is the slide action and lacquer finish. Call for best price (in the range of a Bach 42T)

This horn is also available as the 1570CR with 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.

This horn ships in 1-2 days if in stock, 4-6 weeks otherwise.