Kuhnl & Hoyer Bart Van Lier 512 Tenor Trombone in Matte Lacquer with Screw Bell
$3,515.00
Item Details
This is a custom version of the Kuhnl and Hoyer Bart Van Lier 512 model trombone, made in Markt Erlbach, Germany. This 512 bell section is finished in matte lacquer on the outside, and its bell flare detaches via a lightweight threaded ring. You can quickly unscrew the flare to pack this trombone in a very small case. You don't have to unscrew the flare - plenty of players use a screw bell instrument and leave it assembled in a normal case for around town gigs, saving a setup chore. This instrument compared to a fixed bell model adds 57 grams to its weight.
The K&H .512", 13 mm hand slide is all nickel and features flawless, silent action without hassle. The slide is built comfortably wide, with the tubes being 3-5/8", 92 mm apart, center to center. This gives more comfort to players with wider jaws who still prefer a smaller bore trombone.
The BVL tuning slide features the variable weight system, with two brass rods which can be removed with the included torx tool. The weights location closer to the neckpipe helps reduce torque from the weight of the bell, and in this case, the additional weight of the screw ring. This horn feels well balanced. The tuning slide has nickel inside and outside tubes for strength and projection.
The BVL 210 mm brass bell is formed with a very clean open bell rim without solder. The outside of this bell section is clear coated in matte lacquer, while the inside of the flare and the hand slide are gloss lacquer. If you're pointing this trombone at someone (not recommended), they won't notice the difference in finish. You the player might notice - this finish reduces glare from the lighting above and behind. If you play on bright stages a lot, this finish may be easier to look past as you play the gig. Cool style, reduced eye strain. There's a lot to like.
Sold a la carte or with your choice of case. Choose from the drop-down menu for MB or Protec case, others by request.
Includes JK 8E mouthpiece, care kit, torx tool
Weight
- Bell section 2.19 lb, 993 g
- Hand slide 1.24 lb, 562 g
- Complete 3.43 lb, 1555 g
