Rath R9
Bb/F/D large-bore bass trombone · custom · current
Double-valve bass trombone (.562", 9.5" bell); standard dependent Bb/F/D, independent double also offered.
| Type | bass |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb/F/D |
| Bore class | large |
| Bore size | .562″ |
| Valve configuration | Double valves (dependent) |
| Valves | 2 |
| Bell diameter | 9.5″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Slide | yellow brass |
| Leadpipe | interchangeable |
| Finish | clear lacquer |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
| Country | England |
| Years | 1998 |
Features: Modular/build-to-order; two valves, dependent (Bb/F/D) or independent double; valve choice of René Hagmann, Willson Rotax or Voigt (.591" wrap tubing); optional dual-bore slide (0.562"/0.578"), in-slide tuning, bell to 10.5"; introduced Nov 1998 (R9DST dependent variant July 2003); bell yellow/gold/red brass or nickel silver.
Known players
Lyndon Meredith