Detail 01
.500 inch bore
Small bore. Less air needed to fill, so it responds easily and suits young or developing players.
Product detailSKU #1316049519052
pBonePlastic Trombone Yellow
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A plastic Bb tenor trombone with a .500 bore and 8-inch bell. For beginners, marching and outdoor use, or a knockabout second horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners who will drop, bump and knock a horn around
- Outdoor gigs, parades and beach parties where brass would suffer
- A second trombone for travel or loud, crowded stages
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the weight and core of a brass horn
- Orchestral or jazz work where a darker brass tone is expected
- Anyone needing a large-bore horn for heavy low-register playing
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
Small for a trombone. Brighter, more focused projection rather than a broad, spread sound.
Detail 03
Plastic body
Roughly half the weight of brass. Easier to hold up for long stretches, and dents are not a worry.
Detail 04
Bb key
Standard tenor trombone pitch. All beginner method books and band parts apply directly.
Detail 05
Small shank mouthpiece
Takes small-shank mouthpieces only. Large-shank pieces from a bass or symphonic trombone will not fit.
Detail 06
Two mouthpieces, 6.5AL and 11C
11C is shallower and brighter for high work; 6.5AL is deeper and rounder for fuller low notes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, music stand or method book included
- 02Plastic slides want slide cream or oil plus water, not heavy grease
- 03Tone is brighter and lighter than brass; hear one before committing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a plastic trombone good enough for school band?
It plays in tune in Bb with standard fingerings and slide positions, so band parts work. Some directors require a brass horn for concert ensembles, so ask first.
02Can I use my own mouthpiece?
Yes, if it is a small-shank trombone mouthpiece. Metal small-shank pieces fit and will change the feel and tone noticeably.
03How does it sound compared to a brass trombone?
Brighter and lighter, with less core and weight in the low register. Projection is decent but the sound is more focused than broad.
04Does the slide work as well as a metal one?
It moves smoothly when kept clean and lubricated. Plastic slides need regular cleaning, since grit affects them more than a brass slide.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Key
- Bb
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
4 detailsOther
- Mouthpiece
- Plastic 6.5AL, 11C
- Bell
- 8 inch
- Bore
- .500 inch
- Mouthpiece Shank
- Small
