The bach stradivarius 16 tenor trombone is a trombone designed to deliver a memorable performance. With excellent resonance and projection thanks to the one piece hand hammered bell this trombone is ideal for soloists. The .495 .509 bore handslide design has a balanced response so it feels smooth to play and its easy to add expression to your playing. Theres a subtle layer of warmth in the 16 tenors tone created by the clear lacquer finish which also helps to preserve this quality sound for years to come. Enjoy a versatile sound for any style of music. The premium yellow brass bell and outerslide create a beautiful overall sound so its also ideal for playing in a band as the warm sound blends nicely with other instruments. The stradivarius 16 is handmade in america to the highest standards of precision to create a high quality trombone you can rely on.