The '1200' trombone is an instrument with wide duct.Made for great music groupsand for music stand orchestra,its soundis warm and powerful and it provides a wide dynamic range.With its great flowing with the nuances and its precised attacks,the'1200' is an instrument that perfectly answers the musician's needs.Good general balance, excellent mechanical running of the slides in strong section bring real easy playing.
Tune : Bb
Bore diameter : 13.90 mm
One piece, hand hammered bell, rounded at 215 mm,
In brass (703)
Nickel-silver inner slides
Brass outer slides
Tuning slides in brass
Nickel-silver slide receivers
Compatible mouthpiece receiver (any type)
Weight : 1.500 Kg
Mouthpiece " Selmer-Paris "
"Flight" case, black
Would you recommend the horn? Yes |
Price you paid?: $500.00
| Rating: 9
Pros:
Free blowing, beautiful tone, can be played forcefully without overpowering the sound.
Cons:
Hard to find in the US.
I own a Selmer-Paris Largo that I bought new in about 1965; it is a beautiful and sought-after instrument. I got the 1200 (its ultimate replacement) mainly out of curiosity. It plays somewhere between the Largo and the Bach 42, and in the short time I've owned it I definitely prefer it over either. It is amazing free and easy to blow and the range is excellent considering its large size. I'll perhaps add a few notes after I've played it for a longer period. In the meantime strongly recommended.
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