Rath R8
Bb/F large-bore bass trombone · custom · current
Single-valve bass trombone (.562", 9.5" bell); wide tonal range depending on materials.
| Type | bass |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb/F |
| Bore class | large |
| Bore size | .562″ |
| Valve configuration | F attachment |
| Valves | 1 |
| Rotor type | Hagmann |
| Bell diameter | 9.5″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Slide | yellow brass |
| Leadpipe | interchangeable |
| Finish | clear lacquer |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
| Country | England |
Features: Modular/build-to-order; single valve, René Hagmann standard, Willson Rotax or Voigt optional (both pull to E); optional dual-bore slide (0.562"/0.578") and 'in-slide' tuning; bell to 10.5"+ in yellow/gold/red brass or nickel silver, std/light/heavy; interchangeable leadpipe (4 materials, A/B/L tapers).