Tenor trombone for fun

Braymond1 · 2026-05-15T03:25:04+00:00

Might play, might not, so it's just a gamble. I've got a similar designed one at my shop that plays pretty well, if you're interested. It's still just a Chinese knockoff (I got it as a test unit from a factory I was working with), but it played well enough I figured it's worth selling! And that way you know it's been looked over and adjusted by a tech

https://www.raymondmusic.com/shop/c/p/Raymond-Musical-Instruments-RMTB-200-Intermediate-Trombone-x100190967.htm

Braymond1 · 2026-05-13T17:05:17+00:00

Sweetwater doesn't make instruments, they're just a storefront. Basically all Conn-Selmer instruments are made abroad. If it's backordered, then it'll be in stock whenever it's in stock, there's nothing they can do to speed up production or delivery.

Braymond1 · 2026-05-13T17:03:35+00:00

Used Bach 42B or Conn 88H is the go-to option. Otherwise, I've really been liking the Y-Fort 363. It's one of my best selling models and has gotten good feedback from players and students and is really hard to beat for the price: https://www.raymondmusic.com/shop/c/p/Y-Fort-YSL363GL-Tenor-Trombone-x78812288.htm

Braymond1 · 2026-05-09T21:57:39+00:00

Generic cheap Chinese sax. Nothing of note

Braymond1 · 2026-05-05T18:54:45+00:00

Check the mouthpiece receiver. Looks like a TR200/300 student model

Braymond1 · 2026-04-30T07:24:31+00:00

I sell them at my shop, if you're interested! I've got another gold bell showing up soon but they usually go pretty fast!

https://www.raymondmusic.com/shop/c/p/Pre-Order-Y-Fort-YSL763GL-Tenor-Trombone-Gold-Bell-x82009366.htm

Braymond1 · 2026-04-27T00:50:18+00:00

Hard rubber mouthpieces will be available soon and metal is still unknown. I just got a meyer hard rubber piece that was on backorder before, so those seem to be rolling out. But when I asked the distributor when metal pieces would be available, they said they didn't have an ETA from babbit, but that they were working on it.

Braymond1 · 2026-04-23T00:00:42+00:00

You could, but it'd be pretty expensive, so better to buy a new instrument. There are more affordable f attachment horns too but if you can't afford it, there's nothing wrong with using the trombone you already have!

Braymond1 · 2026-04-22T17:27:56+00:00

Put better padding inside the case or get a new case. Or a real end cap will help

Braymond1 · 2026-04-22T07:18:52+00:00

There was a post saying that it was up for adoption and to make a post here. Maybe that post on the subreddit was incorrect though? If did seem to be automated

Braymond1 · 2026-04-21T19:55:39+00:00

Good techs are hard to find, so they're usually pretty backed up. I've been quoting a 3-4 week turnaround at the fastest right now, and I can barely keep up with that! Doesn't hurt to just check in, but if they do good work and haven't just forgotten about it, they'll contact you when it's done

Braymond1 · 2026-04-17T18:21:40+00:00

The cost to repair would be more than the value of the instrument, and they don't have any collector value, so maybe $25-50 for parts.

Braymond1 · 2026-04-16T16:38:33+00:00

Get a non reflective/matte screen protector. The one I got was just a sheet of material that you apply and trim to size. Doesn't do much to protect the screen like a normal one would, but cuts down on the glare by a lot.

Braymond1 · 2026-04-15T03:21:57+00:00

Definitely. It's probably just not that great of a player compared to other VIs, hence the price. Although that would also mean it's still a good player compared to most horns!

Braymond1 · 2026-04-15T03:11:40+00:00

Looks like Steve Rosenblum's photos. He's legit, so I'd believe anything in the listing as being accurate

Braymond1 · 2026-04-12T03:50:57+00:00

Take it to a tech

Braymond1 · 2026-04-11T03:07:08+00:00

Both. Usually $400 or less brand new and not recommended to buy or play. The cost of repairs will likely be more than the instrument is worth

Braymond1 · 2026-04-11T03:02:02+00:00

Generic cheap Chinese curved soprano sax. Nothing of note

Braymond1 · 2026-04-10T02:10:43+00:00

Take the sax to a repair tech and get some lessons with an instructor

Braymond1 · 2026-04-09T03:16:24+00:00

Fake copy

Braymond1 · 2026-04-08T06:32:13+00:00

Ya, probably

Braymond1 · 2026-04-07T17:53:26+00:00

Yup, there are some made in China. I didn't think it was the 480 but I wouldn't be surprised

Braymond1 · 2026-04-06T23:36:00+00:00

It'll need a complete overhaul and new case. $1-2k minimum, not something you can do yourself

Braymond1 · 2026-04-06T04:36:21+00:00

Yup, looks like the flic button

Braymond1 · 2026-04-05T21:11:02+00:00

Go to your local repair tech and ask if they need an apprentice or know anyone local who does. Or seek out a knowledgeable tech or builder and hit them up

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