Holton TR181
Bb/F/Gb/D large-bore bass trombone · professional · current
Professional inline independent double-valve bass trombone; large .562 bore, warm and free-blowing.
| Type | bass |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb/F/Gb/D |
| Bore class | large |
| Bore size | .562″ |
| Valve configuration | Double valves (independent / inline) |
| Valves | 2 |
| Rotor type | traditional rotary |
| Wrap | closed wrap |
| Bell diameter | 10″ |
| Bell material | rose/gold brass |
| Slide | nickel silver (chrome-plated nickel silver inner, nickel silver outer) |
| Finish | clear lacquer |
| Level | professional |
| Era | current |
| Country | USA |
Features: Independent inline double-valve bass; G/Gb second valve reconfigurable for low C and B. Designed by Van Janet with input from bass trombonist Dave Taylor, production from c.1978. Silver-plate finish available (TR181S). Holton heritage brand (Frank Holton & Co., Elkhorn WI); now Conn-Selmer, Eastlake OH. NOTE: not the 'Duo Gravis' — that name belongs to the King 6B.
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