Overview
This Antoine Courtois Prestige 400 Symphony Tenor Trombone is a large-bore straight tenor built in France and part of Courtois’ professional Prestige line. The instrument features an 8.5″ yellow brass bell, .547 bore lightweight handslide, removable nickel silver leadpipe, and modular construction allowing for optional valve section compatibility.
The trombone presented in clean structural condition with minimal cosmetic wear. The handslide operated smoothly following inspection, and the bell section showed no mechanical issues. An Alteri gig bag was included with the instrument.
Prestige-series Courtois trombones are respected examples of modern French brass instrument design.
Player Perspective
Large-bore straight tenor trombones are often chosen by players who want the response and balance of a large-bore instrument without an F-attachment. Instruments like the Courtois Prestige 400 work well for orchestral section playing, chamber music, and general large-bore tenor use.
Clean examples remain attractive to players interested in professional-level European-built trombones with modular flexibility.
📸 Photography From Our Early Archive
Some photos on this listing come from the early years of The Brass Exchange, when our fine-art photography of brass instruments was still evolving. While lighting and presentation techniques have improved over time, these images remain part of our shop’s history and document instruments we were honored to handle.
They also reflect our long-standing interest in how to photograph musical instruments clearly and honestly for players and collectors.
🔧 Availability & Archive Status
This Antoine Courtois Prestige 400 Symphony trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.
Archive pages remain published so players, teachers, and collectors can research models and market history. If you are looking for a similar Courtois trombone or considering selling your own instrument, we are always happy to help.
👉 Browse our current trombone inventory here:
https://thebrass-exchange.com/trombones
📚 Historical Insight
Interested in seeing more Antoine Courtois trombones from over the years? 🔎 Visit our Historical Courtois Archive to explore past instruments, compare models, and learn more about this historic French maker.
Archive Reference Note
This Antoine Courtois Prestige 400 Symphony Tenor Trombone has been sold and is shown here as a historical reference for players and collectors researching Courtois instruments and their market history.
