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Advert: John Packer Ltd

John Packer is now licensed to trill with the new Rath '00' series of trombones...

Rath
 

Michael Rath is world renowned for creating some of the best trombones in the world and provides the instrument of choice for many world class professional musicians, including Mark Nightingale, David Gibson, Bert Boeren, and many more.

Benchmark

Rath trombones are widely regarded as the benchmark for high quality craftsmanship and innovation.

Now you can play on a brilliant Rath trombone too, as they have now developed the ‘00’ series which draws on the design of the Rath R10, R4F and R9.

New models

Three new non-modular models, the R100, R400 and R900 have been created having drawn on Michael Rtah’s 35 years of expertise in the field.

For those looking to move to a professional level trombone, these are superb instruments to develop style and technique. The Rath ‘00’ is suitable for those wanting a high quality instrument without the potential complications of a modular trombone.

Highest level

Whatever your needs, the new Rath R00 series offer a unique combination of the highest level of insight in design and craftsmanship with the production qualities that make Rath famous around the musical world.

Prices

Prices of the new range start from £1,125 and are available now from www.johnpacker.co.uk.

To find our more contact our brass department @ brass@johnpacker.co.uk or call Steve on 01823 282386 (option 1)


Model:
R100 Tenor Trombone

Bore Size: .500”
Bell Flare: 7 ½”
Price: £1,125 (inc VAT)

Model:
R400 Bb/F Tenor Trombone

Bore Size: .547”
Bell Flare: 8 ½”
Rotary
Price: £1,495 (inc VAT)

Model:
R900 Bass Trombone

Bore Size: .562”
Bell Flare: 9 ½”
Independent Rotary
Price: £2,295 (inc VAT)

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