Overview
This Bach 36GO LT trombone from the 1990s features several desirable specifications within the Bach 36 medium-bore lineup. The instrument includes an 8" gold brass bell, open-wrap F-attachment rotor, and a .525 bore lightweight nickel silver handslide, creating a configuration known for its balance of warmth, response, and flexibility.
All original parts and lacquer remain intact, with only minor lacquer wear visible in typical contact areas such as the F tuning slide and neckpipe. These small areas of wear are consistent with normal playing use and do not affect the instrument’s structural integrity or performance.
The lightweight LT handslide is straight, smooth, and highly responsive, requiring no additional service to optimize playability. Combined with the gold brass bell, the instrument produces a broad, warm tone while maintaining the efficiency and agility associated with medium-bore trombones.
Because of its balanced design, the Bach 36GO LT works well across many musical settings including concert band, symphonic literature, chamber music, and jazz ensemble playing.
This example includes a mouthpiece and Protec gig bag.
Questions Trombone Players Often Ask
What does “GO LT” mean on a Bach 36 trombone?
The GO designation indicates a gold brass bell, which tends to produce a slightly warmer tone compared with standard yellow brass. The LT refers to the lightweight nickel silver handslide, designed to provide quicker response and reduced playing resistance.
Where does the Bach 36 fit compared with large bore trombones?
The .525 bore size sits between small jazz trombones and full .547 orchestral instruments. This makes the 36 series extremely versatile for players who need one trombone capable of covering many musical situations.
Is the Bach 36 a good first trigger trombone?
Yes. Many advancing players move to the Bach 36 series as their first professional F-attachment trombone, because it offers manageable air requirements while still providing the tonal breadth of a professional instrument.
📸 Photography From Our Early Archive
Some images associated with this listing come from the earlier years of The Brass Exchange photography archive, when our studio setup and lighting techniques were still evolving. Over time we have refined our approach to photographing brass instruments, improving reflections, lighting control, and background consistency.
These earlier photographs remain part of the historical documentation of the instrument and contribute to our ongoing effort to build a visual reference library dedicated to fine-art photography of brass instruments and vintage trombone documentation.
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This trombone has been sold and now appears in The Brass Exchange archive as a historical reference for musicians researching Bach 36GO LT medium-bore trombones.
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