Antoine Courtois AC421BHRA Bb/F- Tenor Trombone
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Antoine Courtois
AC421BHRA Bb/F- Tenor Trombone
Product Info
Article Number:
450224
Brand:
Antoine Courtois
Model:
AC421BHRA Bb/F- Tenor Trombone
Category:
Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment
Price:
$7,676.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AC421BHRA is a truly exceptional instrument – a serious step up for advanced players and professionals. Its hand-hammered bell and Hagmann valve system combine to produce a rich, focused tone with incredible response, making it a superb choice for orchestral and solo work. This trombone is built to last and perform at the highest level.
Product Description
- Antoine Courtois AC421BHRA Bb/F Tenor Trombone
- Bb/F Tenor Trombone
- 'New York’ Model
- Cylindrical bore: 13.89 mm
- Hand-hammered
- one-piece gold brass bell with 215 mm diameter
- Brass outer slide
- Hard chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide
- With brass bow
- Quart valve open wrap
- Hagmann valve system with progressive bore
- Ergonomic
- removable hand rest
- Unscrewable bell
- Clear lacquered
- Includes Marcus Bonna case
PROS
- • Hand-hammered bell delivers exceptional resonance and projection
- • Hagmann valve system provides incredibly responsive and accurate intonation
- • Cylindrical bore promotes a focused, darker tone ideal for classical playing
- • Removable bell allows for easy maintenance and customization of sound
CONS
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players
- • The heavier construction may be fatiguing for younger or smaller players
- • Cylindrical bore might lack the 'spread' desired for some jazz applications
Product Video
Key Features
Bore Size
13.89 mm
Bell Size
215 mm
Material
Gold brass (bell), Brass (slide), Nickel silver (inner slide)
Valve Type
Quart valve open wrap with Hagmann system
Finish
Clear lacquer
Mouthpiece
Not included – standard shank
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hagmann system uses a more progressive bore design, resulting in faster response and improved intonation, especially in the upper register.
It refers to a historically favored configuration among New York Philharmonic players, emphasizing a darker, more focused sound profile – a cylindrical bore and specific bell shaping.
Yes, the unscrewable bell allows for experimentation with different bell sizes and materials, offering the potential to further customize the instrument's tonal characteristics.
