Overview
This Benge 190 Large Bore Tenor Trombone, built in the 1980s, features an 8.5″ yellow brass bell and a lightweight .547 bore handslide that accepts standard large-shank mouthpieces. The instrument includes its original case.
Before sale, the trombone received full shop service at The Brass Exchange including chemical cleaning, rotor service, and slide optimization. It presented as a strong playing instrument with normal cosmetic wear consistent with age, including a small lacquer wear area on the bell.
The Benge 190 was one of the company’s top large-bore tenor designs and shares many construction details with King Musical Instruments following the King acquisition. These horns are well-built American instruments and remain dependable choices for advancing players.
Player Perspective
Bach, Conn, Yamaha, King, and Benge instruments each have their own characteristic feel and sound concept. Because of shared design lineage after the King acquisition, many Benge 190 trombones have mechanical construction similar to King large-bore tenors of the same era.
This model works well as a first large-bore F-attachment trombone for advancing students, comeback players, or community ensemble musicians looking for a reliable American-made instrument.
📸 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 our lighting and presentation techniques have improved over time, these images remain part of our shop’s history and document instruments we were proud 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This Benge 190 trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.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 and collectors can research models, history, and value. If you are looking for a similar trombone or considering selling your own Benge instrument, we are always happy to help.
👉 Browse our current trombone inventory here:
https://thebrass-exchange.com/trombones
📚 Historical CTA
Interested in seeing more Benge trombones from over the years? 🔎 Visit our Historical Benge Collector Archive to explore past instruments and learn more about this classic American maker.
Archive Reference Note
This Benge 190 Large Bore Tenor Trombone has been sold and is shown here as a historical reference for collectors and players researching Benge instruments and their market history.
