Overview
This Benge 165F Large Bore Tenor Trombone, built in the 1980s, features an 8.5″ yellow brass bell and lightweight .547 bore brass handslide. The instrument includes its case, mouthpiece, and slide and valve lubricants.
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 no structural damage and normal cosmetic lacquer wear consistent with age.
Benge trombones from this period share design elements with contemporary King instruments following the King acquisition, including similar fittings, tubing, and construction methods. These 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 165F trombones have construction details similar to King large-bore tenors of the same era.
This model works well as a first F-attachment trombone for advancing students, comeback players, or community ensemble musicians seeking a reliable American-made large-bore tenor.
📸 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 background 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This Benge 165F trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.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 Information
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 165F 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.
