Detail 01
.500 inch bore
Small bore. Takes less air, so beginners tire less, but it tops out earlier at high volume.
Product detailSKU #1316049519048
pBonePlastic Trombone Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Bb tenor trombone with a plastic body, in red. Aimed at beginners, marching and outdoor use, or anyone wanting a low-cost second horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First trombone for a student on a limited budget
- Parades, street bands and outdoor sets in bad weather
- Travel horn you can check or throw in a car
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need an F attachment for low-register passages
- Concert ensembles that require a brass instrument
- Anyone after a warm, orchestral tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
8 inch bell
Smaller than most tenors. Keeps the sound focused and forward instead of broad and diffuse.
Detail 03
Small shank mouthpiece
Only small-shank tenor mouthpieces fit. Large-shank pieces from big-bore or bass trombones will not seat.
Detail 04
Plastic body
Will not dent and weighs less than brass. Sound is brighter with less body underneath the note.
Detail 05
Two mouthpieces, 6.5AL and 11C
6.5AL is deeper and fuller down low; 11C is shallower, which makes upper notes and long sets easier.
Detail 06
Key of Bb
Standard tenor pitch, so any trombone method book or position chart works with it directly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Slide wants water and slide cream often; plastic slides get sluggish when dry
- 02Red color is in the plastic itself, so scuffs do not expose a different color
- 03Beginners should start on the 11C before trying the deeper 6.5AL
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will it play in tune?
Yes, in the standard Bb tenor positions. As with any trombone, the slide lets you adjust pitch by ear, so tuning is down to the player.
02Can an adult play this or is it a toy?
It is a full-size Bb tenor trombone with standard slide positions, not a toy. Adults use it as a travel or outdoor horn.
03Does it come with a case?
Two plastic mouthpieces are included. Confirm case and stand separately before ordering if you need them.
04Can I switch to a brass trombone later?
Yes. Positions, key and reading are identical, so the technique transfers directly. A brass horn will need more air and give a darker sound.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Key
- Bb
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
4 detailsOther
- Mouthpiece
- Plastic 6.5AL, 11C
- Bell
- 8 inch
- Bore
- .500 inch
- Mouthpiece Shank
- Small
