✦ Instrument Overview
This Rath R100 .500 bore tenor trombone represents an excellent value for an advancing jazz player seeking a professional quality instrument at a “pre-owned” price point. It features a 7.75″ yellow brass bell, a nickel-silver handslide, and is built for responsive, clear small-bore jazz performance.
Although this listing is for a used trombone, the instrument is in excellent condition, having received full shop service including a chemical bath and complete mechanical once-over. There are no dents or dings, and the trombone is ready to play out of the case.
✦ Condition & Classification
This listing qualifies as a pre-owned professional trombone—however, please note, it is not described as an “open box” model. In instrument listing terms, “open box” usually refers to a new unit that has been removed from its factory packaging or returned after trial. This trombone is firmly classified as used, but in like-new condition, and includes all original accessories.
✦ Brand Insight
Rath Trombones is a British company originally founded in the United Kingdom and known for custom, hand-crafted models. Their standard production series (like the R100) addresses the high-quality jazz market and maintains the design intent of the UK brand’s craftsmanship while offering an accessible step-up instrument. According to Rath’s website, the R100 features a standard leadpipe similar to the higher-end R10, and the series emphasizes “economically attainable” quality and performance. Rath Trombones+1
✅ FAQ
Q: What does “used professional trombone” mean here?
A: It refers to an instrument that has been previously owned and played, professionally inspected and serviced, and maintained to a standard that meets or exceeds many new instruments.
Q: What does “open box” mean in instrument listings?
A: “Open box” generally means a new unit removed from sealed packaging—sometimes demo’d or returned by a dealer. This listing is not open box; it is a used unit in like-new condition.
Q: Is the Rath R100 suitable for serious jazz performance?
A: Yes — the R100 is small-bore (.500) and designed for jazz and commercial players looking for a professional level instrument without the larger bore size. It’s an excellent choice for advancing students or pros seeking agility and clarity.
This Rath R100 is now part of our Archive of Sold Instruments, preserved as a reference for serious players exploring jazz small-bore trombones.
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