Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .500" G Nickel

This trombone is an excellent choice if you?re looking for a versatile all around horn for jazz, big band and studio work.

The sound of the horn is smooth and much bigger one would expect with ?500 bore. The horn is at it?s best when playing ballads, especially at upper register. Still it responses quickly on funkier stuff. I use this one on big band lead as well (with slightly smaller mouthpiece) and it works perfectly.

The technical quality is superb. If you compare this horn with American alternatives on the same price level (like King or Bach) it?s on a different level. Every single detail is made with precise craftsmanship. The outlook is just beautiful. Also the ergonomics have been taken care of. It?s very easy and light to hold and handle. The slide works very smoothly.

If you play only big band lead or if you are looking for brighter sound I suggest you check out the Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .480/88? first.

The only negative thing is that this trombone is delivered without a case. This is such a small detail that it won?t lower my full 5-star review.

This is the best trombone I?ve ever had. I can now play all kind of music I like with the same horn. I strongly suggest you will give Kühnl a chance too!