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Tenor Trombone (updated for 2007)

ST series: Smaller Tenor trombone rim sizes
for small bore trombones and alto trombones
very limited availability

Rims:
ST 94 similar to Bach 22 (23.9mm)
ST 95 similar to Bach 17 (24.1mm)
ST 96 similar to Bach 12, Wick 12CS (24.4mm)
ST 97 similar to Bach 11 (24.6mm)
ST 98 similar to Bach 7, Wick 10CS (24.9mm)
ST 99 similar to Bach 9, Bach 6¾C (25.15mm)
ST 100 similar to Bach 6½AL, Schilke 48 (25.4 mm)
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contour is Standard.

Cups:
ST A very shallow, very bright sound, too shallow for most players - will be available soon
ST B shallow, for bright sound on small bore trombones - will be available soon
ST C medium-shallow, for all small bore trombones
ST D medium, for all-around small to medium bore trombone playing
ST E medium, for all types of playing

Small shanks: (for small tenors, altos, and small shank euphoniums)
alto S - backbore for most Eb alto trombones, slightly smaller taper than tenor to go in farther
alto - backbore for Eb alto trombones with normal tenor taper
2 - backbore for .485 to .500 bore trombones
3 - backbore for .508 to .510 bore trombones
4 - backbore for .525 bore small shank trombones, and euphonium

Notes for ordering shanks: The letter on the shank must match the letter on the cup: for example, a standard small shank for a D cup is a D2. All shanks should fit into the receiver 1". The standard small shank fits almost all small tenors and altos. For Conn 36H altos and other smaller receivers specify smaller "s" shank (goes in farther). Large shanks: not recommended; the ST series does not work very well on larger bore instruments.

ST series rims and cups are often out of stock for very long periods of time.

Professionals who use the ST series

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MT series: Medium Tenor trombone rim sizes
for small bore trombones and alto trombones
very limited availability

Rims:
MT 98 similar to Bach 7, Wick 10CS (24.9mm)
MT 99 similar to Bach 9, Bach 6¾C (25.15mm)
MT 100 similar to Bach 6½AL, Schilke 48 (25.4 mm)
MT 101 similar to Bach 5G, Schilke 51, Wick 5AL, Remington (25.65mm)
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contour is Standard.

Cups:
MT C medium-shallow, for all small bore trombones
MT D medium, for all-around small to medium bore trombone playing
MT E medium, for all types of playing

Small shanks: (for small tenors, altos, and small shank euphoniums)
alto S - backbore for most Eb alto trombones, slightly smaller taper than tenor to go in farther
alto - backbore for Eb alto trombones, normal tenor taper
2 - backbore for .485 to .500 bore trombones
3 - backbore for .508 to .510 bore trombones
4 - backbore for .525 bore small shank trombones, and euphonium

Notes for ordering shanks: The letter on the shank must match the letter on the cup: for example, a standard small shank for a D cup is a D2. All shanks should fit into the receiver 1". The standard small shank fits almost all small tenors and altos. For Conn 36H altos and other smaller receivers specify smaller "s" shank (goes in farther). Large shanks: not recommended; the MT series would not work very well on larger bore instruments.

MT series is new and may not be in stock.

Professionals who use the MT series (not set up yet)

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LT series: Larger Tenor trombone rim sizes
for tenor and alto trombone, and euphonium

Rims:
LT 98 similar to Bach 7, Wick 10CS (24.9mm)
LT 99 similar to Bach 9, Bach 6¾C, Conn 3 (25.15mm)
LT 100 similar to Bach 6½AL, Schilke 50, Wick 6BL (25.4 mm)
LT 100-6½AL size and shape similar to a Bach 6½AL, for those who prefer that rim shape (25.4 mm)
LT 100-WIDE a very wide, cushion-rim in this size (25.4 mm)
LT 101 similar to Bach 5G, Schilke 51, Wick 5AL, Remington (25.65mm)
LT 101-5G size and shape of a Bach 5G, for those who prefer that rim shape
LT Remington the size and shape of a Remington, for those who prefer that rim shape (25.65mm)
LT 102 similar to Bach 4G (old), Benge-Marcellus, Wick 4½AL (25.9 mm)
LT 103 similar to Bach 3G (old), Bach 4G (new), Schilke 52, Wick 4AL (26.16mm)
LT 104 similar to Schilke 53, Bach 3G (new), but feels smaller (26.4 mm)
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contours available: Standard, and N (Narrow).

Cups:
LT A very shallow, very bright sound, too shallow for most players - will be available soon
LT B shallow, bright, for a bright sound on small bore or alto trombones - will be available soon
LT C medium-shallow, for all small bore or alto trombones
LT D medium, for all-around small to medium bore trombones, or alto
LT E medium, for all types of playing
LT F medium-deep, for medium to large bore trombones
LT G medium-deep, best for all symphonic trombone playing
LT G+ halfway between G and H
LT H deep, good for symphonic 2nd trombone playing, and euphonium
LT I very deep, mostly for euphonium
LT J extremely deep, for euphonium, not for trombone

Small shanks: (for small tenors, altos, and small shank euphoniums)
alto S - backbore for most Eb alto trombones, slightly smaller taper than tenor to go in farther
alto - backbore for Eb alto trombones with normal tenor taper
2 - backbore for .485 to .500 bore trombones
3 - backbore for .508 to .510 bore trombones
4 - backbore for .525 bore small shank trombones, and euphonium
5 - very large small shank backbore, especially for .525/.547 dual bore trombones

Medium euphonium shanks: (for some Besson, Willson, and others)
6E - for all medium-shank euphoniums, E taper fits medium-shank Bessons and Willsons; others on request

Large shanks: (for .547 bore trombones and all large shank euphoniums)
8 - standard large shank backbore, best design for most trombones and euphoniums
9 - larger backbore, especially for dual-bore large shank trombones

Notes for ordering shanks: The letter on the shank must match the letter on the cup: for example, a standard large shank for a G cup is a G8. All shanks should fit into the receiver 1". For Conn 36H altos and other smaller receivers specify smaller "s" shank (goes in farther). Large shanks: Bach, new Conn 88H, Edwards, Holton, Shires, and Yamaha trombones, and all large shank euphoniums, use the standard large shank. Older Conn 88H and Blessing B88 trombones require a different taper - specify Conn shank for proper fit. King 4B, 5B, and Benge 190 can use standard, but sometimes need a specially tapered “K” shank for a better fit.

Professionals who use the LT series

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XT series: EXtra-large Tenor Trombone
Symphonic rim sizes, large or small shank, and Euphonium

Rims:
XT 101 similar to Bach 5G, Wick 5AL, Remington, feels more open (25.65mm)
XT 102 similar to Bach 4G, Wick 4½AL (25.9 mm)
XT 103 similar to Bach 3G, Wick 4AL, B4G (new) (26.16mm)
XT 104 similar to Alessi 3, Alessi 4, Wick 3AL, Bach 3G (new) (26.4 mm)
XT 105 similar to Alessi 1, Alessi 2 (26.67 mm)
XT 106 similar to Bach 1½G, Wick 2AL, feels a little smaller inside (26.9 mm)
Finishes available: S-silver, G-gold, L-Lexan (polycarbonate plastic)
Rim contours available: Standard and Narrow

Cups: (any LT cup depth can be made as an XT cup to fit XT rims)
XT C medium-shallow, for all small bore trombones and alto
XT D medium, for all-around small to medium bore trombone playing
XT E medium, for all types of playing
XT F medium-deep, for medium to large bore trombones
XT G medium-deep, favorite for all symphonic playing
XT G+ halfway between G and H
XT H deep, good for symphonic 2nd trombone playing and euphonium
XT I very deep, best for euphonium, depth of Schilke 51D but bigger sound
XT J very deep, for euphonium, or doubling on bass trb, depth of Bach 1½G
XT K good for doubling on bass trb, maybe euphonium, depth of Bach 1¼G
XT L for doubling on bass trb, almost the depth of Bach 1G or Schilke 60

Small shanks: (for small tenors, altos, and small shank euphoniums)
alto S - backbore for most Eb alto trombones, slightly smaller taper than tenor to go in farther
alto - backbore for Eb alto trombones with normal tenor taper
2 - backbore for .485 to .500 bore trombones
3 - backbore for .508 to .510 bore trombones
4 - backbore for .525 bore small shank trombones, and euphonium
5 - very large small shank backbore, especially for .525/.547 dual bore trombones

Medium euphonium shanks: (for some Besson, Willson, and others)
6E - for all medium-shank euphoniums, E taper fits medium-shank Bessons and Willsons; others on request

Large shanks: (for .547 bore trombones and all large shank euphoniums)
8 - standard large shank backbore, best design for most trombones and euphoniums
9 - larger backbore, especially for dual-bore large shank trombones

Notes for ordering shanks: The letter on the shank must match the letter on the cup: for example, a standard large shank for a G cup is a G8. All shanks should fit into the receiver 1". For Conn 36H altos and other smaller receivers specify smaller "s" shank (goes in farther). Large shanks: Bach, new Conn 88H, Edwards, Holton, Shires, and Yamaha trombones, and all large shank euphoniums, use the standard large shank. Older Conn 88H and Blessing B88 trombones require a different taper - specify Conn shank for proper fit. King 4B, 5B, and Benge 190 can use standard, but sometimes need a specially tapered “K” shank for a better fit.

Professionals who use the XT series

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