Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .500" G Nickel

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Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .500" G Nickel

Kühnl & Hoyer

Bart van Lier .500" G Nickel

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 192019
Model: Bart van Lier .500" G Nickel
Price: $4,067.80

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This Bart van Lier is a serious instrument – the .500 bore gives it a really quick response and a warm, focused tone that really sings in a jazz or big band setting. It's built with quality materials, and the design prioritizes comfort, making it a joy to play for extended periods. If you're a serious tenor trombonist looking for a refined sound and excellent feel, this is a top contender.

Product Description

  • Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .500" G Nickel
  • "Bart van Lier .500" Tenor Trombone
  • Interchangeable
  • nickel-plated gold brass bell
  • Brass body
  • Nickel-silver slide
  • Gold lacquered
  • Bore: 12.7 mm
  • Bell: 195 mm
  • Includes silver-plated mouthpiece type "BvL 8E"
  • Without case
  • Especially suitable for jazz
  • salsa or big band
  • The curved retaining bar on the train stands for a particularly comfortable posture of the instrument
PROS
  • • Exceptional responsiveness due to .500’ bore and nickel-plated gold brass bell.
  • • Bart van Lier design offers a focused, warm tone ideal for jazz.
  • • Nickel-silver slide provides smooth, fast action and a distinct feel.
  • • Curved retaining bar promotes comfortable playing posture, reducing fatigue.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
  • • Nickel plating requires diligent care to prevent tarnish and maintain appearance.
  • • The focused tone may lack some versatility for players needing a broader range of sounds.

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Key Features

Bore Size 12.7 mm
Bell Size 195 mm
Material Gold brass bell, brass body, nickel-silver slide
Slide Material Nickel-silver
Finish Nickel-plated gold lacquer
Mouthpiece inBvL 8Ein (silver-plated)
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nickel-silver offers a different feel – often perceived as faster and smoother – but requires more careful maintenance to prevent corrosion compared to brass.
The gold lacquer provides a beautiful finish and a subtle warmth to the tone, but it's susceptible to wear and tear and will require occasional touch-ups.
The Bart van Lier leans towards a more focused and warmer tone than some of their other models, offering less 'bite' but more nuanced expressiveness.

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