Antoine Courtois Mezzo 280 Intermediate Tenor Trombone - 0.547" Bore, Lacquer

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A Spectacular Intermediate Trombone for the Discerning Player
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Antoine Courtois Mezzo 280 Intermediate Tenor Trombone - 0.547" Bore, Lacquer
Tenor Trombone with 2-piece 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
A Spectacular Intermediate Trombone for the Discerning Player
Modeled after their Legend series trombone, Antoine Courtois's Mezzo 280 Tenor Trombone exhibits exemplary craftsmanship with a simplistic design aimed at intermediate-level players. Like the best-selling Legend, this trombone’s terrific yellow brass body features an open-wrap F attachment, promoting tonal consistency across the trombone’s extensive range. Its progressive bore — measured at 0.547 inches — flares out to an 8.5-inch, 2-piece bell that delivers cosmic projection and vivid resonance. The Mezzo 280 also includes an adjustable thumb trigger, which is particularly handy for advanced students who are likely to outgrow their current configuration! Finally, the Mezzo 280 comes complete with a deluxe ABS case and versatile mouthpiece, ready to play straight out of the box.
Open-wrap F attachment provides flexibility throughout your range
For many advanced and professional trombonists, having an F attachment is non-negotiable. The Mezzo 280’s open-wrap F attachment design gives players the best of both worlds. Players will benefit from the open-wrap’s free-blowing feel and comfortable weight distribution. No matter the repertoire, the Mezzo 280 has your back — every note plays with the same strength and timbre, regardless of whether it falls above or below the staff. Plus, you’ll benefit from a whole new set of slide positions, which makes playing fast passages and tricky notes feel like a breeze.
Responsive and resonant yellow brass bell
Antoine Courtois has outfitted the Mezzo 280 with a yellow brass bell for hall-filling projection and supreme clarity. Its 2-piece design gives players a more focused sound, while its large 8.5-inch diameter gives the horn an expansive dynamic range and a pleasant singing quality. Meanwhile, the yellow brass itself delivers remarkable resonance and projection. A favorite among trombonists here at Sweetwater, yellow brass is known to react favorably to a player’s unique playing style, encouraging players to reach new playing heights each time they play.
Antoine Courtois: centuries of brass excellence
Since the days of the French Revolution in 1789, the Courtois name has been at the forefront of the instrument-manufacturing industry. A legendary name built on a foundation of locally crafted semicircular trumpets, flugelhorns, slide trombones, and horns, Antoine Courtois brass instruments have remained some of the highest-quality instruments on the market. Today, Antoine Courtois instruments are crafted under the Buffet Crampon umbrella while retaining the former's standards for excellence.
Antoine Courtois Mezzo 280 Tenor Trombone Features:
Bb trombone designed for the intermediate-advanced player
Standard rotor open-wrap F attachment gives players greater flexibility in the lower range and offers alternative slide positions
Progressive bore measured at 0.547 inches
8.5-inch, 2-piece yellow brass bell delivers focused sound and cosmic projection
Clear lacquer finish protects the yellow brass's look and timbre
Nickel silver outer slide with large shank receiver
Adjustable thumb trigger can be adapted to suit growing players at every stage of their journey
Comes equipped with
a mouthpiece and deluxe ABS case for reliable protection
Specification
Detail
Type
Tenor
Key
Bb with F Attachment
Wrap
Open
Valve
Traditional
Level
Intermediate
Finish
Clear Lacquer
Bore
0.547"
Bell
8.5", 2-piece
Bell Material
Yellow Brass
Outer Slide
Nickel Silver
Mouthpiece
Included
Case/Gig Bag
Deluxe ABS Case
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