Clear Epoxy Lacquer

For generations, E.K. Blessing has offered an affordable large bore F-attachment trombone for the advanced trombonist without compromising on build quality and playability. Approved by educators for decades, the classic B88 was a traditional first choice for a serious student, laying the foundation in high school bands across the USA.

The BTB1488 trombones are an evolution of this legacy. Design refinement in the hand-slide construction and body bracing offer a more resonant instrument that is responsive and easier to play with fantastic projection. At Blessing, our core values remain the same. The BTB1488 Performance trombones offer accessibility to a path for rapid growth and musical development along with a modern playing experience that rival many professional models.

BTB1488 Resistance and sound = Tighter with more resistance. Colorful and consistent in timbre for all ranges and dynamic levels.

Closed Wrap: Traditional or closed wrap trombones have a tighter wrap tubing which provides a more resistant playing instrument.

Yellow Brass Bell: Yellow brass (70% copper 30% zinc) – Yellow brass offers a consistent timbre at all dynamic levels and registers with wonderful projection.

Lacquer Finish: Lacquer is a clear epoxy protective coating that is sprayed onto the instrument in the finishing process to maintain its clean appearance. Since it is thicker than plating, it tends to offer more focus and support to the sound.

BTB1488O Resistance and sound = Freer Blowing / More Open blow. Yellow brass offers a clear, pure sound that is even and consistent throughout a player’s dynamic and tonal range.

Open Wrap: The open wrap has fewer bends and a straighter pathway for the air; providing a freer blowing option.

Yellow Brass Bell: (70% copper 30% zinc) – Yellow brass offers a consistent timbre at all dynamic levels and registers with wonderful projection.

BTB1488OR Resistance and sound = Freer Blowing / More Open. The additional copper content in rose brass offers a more complex tone, rich in overtones. A rose bell gives a warm, dark sound at softer dynamics, moving to greater brilliance and improved projection at louder dynamic levels.

Open Wrap: The term wrap refers to the configuration of additional tubing for the F-attachment section of the trombone. The open wrap has fewer bends and a straighter pathway for the air; providing a freer blowing option.

Rose Brass Bell: (85% copper 15% zinc) – Due to the higher copper content, the rose bell is a darker bell at softer dynamic levels but will become more brilliant at forte to fortissimo.

The new BTB1488 trombones are an evolution of this legacy. Design refinement in the hand-slide construction and body bracing offer a more resonant instrument that is responsive and easier to play with fantastic projection. At Blessing, our core values remain the same. The BTB1488 Performance trombones offer accessibility to a path for rapid growth and musical development along with a modern playing experience that rival many professional models.

BTB1488R Resistance and sound = Tighter / More Resistance. Rose brass is warm and vibrant with more flexibility in color depending on dynamics.

Closed Wrap: The term wrap refers to the configuration of additional tubing for the F-attachment section of the trombone. Traditional or closed wrap trombones have a tighter wrap tubing which provides a more resistant playing instrument.

Rose Brass Bell: (85% copper 15% zinc) – Due to the higher copper content, the rose bell is a darker bell at softer dynamic levels but will become more brilliant at forte to fortissimo.

Historically, the valve trombone was one of the most popular models offered by E.K. Blessing. The BVT1470 Valve Trombone continues in this tradition. Pitched in Bb and designed with a trumpet valve block, the valve fingerings are identical to the trumpet, but the sound is one octave lower. It is the perfect double for a trumpeter or affordable alternative for members of the low brass section that prefer the traction valves provide, particularly for fast passages that may be problematic for a hand slide. With its bell forward projection, the BVT1470 provides the playability desired in school marching, pep, or jazz band settings.

Rich in the low and mid ranges, the Blessing BFH1287 Single F horn features a classic, natural horn sound. Single horns are used for beginning students and usually rented. Because there is less tubing than a double horn, a single horn weighs considerably less and is much easier for a child to manage. Ideal for a first-time student who is beginning French horn, the Blessing BFH1287 is both economical and easy to play.

Countless band programs now start students on a double horn because it affords players greater accuracy and improved stability in the upper register. Designed for the beginning student, the BFH1297 is responsive with excellent intonation and versatility in tonal color, which is critical for the developing hornist. The Geyer Wrap provides a freer blowing instrument which allows for a bigger sound. In the Blessing tradition, the BFH1297 offers maximum playability at an affordable price.

Our BTR1287 is designed for the classroom and built with the beginning student in mind. It allows them to achieve success right away. The two-piece yellow brass bell provides a consistent and even sound that is vibrant. Acknowledged for its durability, our BTR1287 is a reliable entry level trumpet. It is balanced and easy to play allowing for a great sound.

A lacquer finished trumpet is the first choice recommended for beginners. Lacquer is a clear epoxy coating applied in the final finishing process to protect the natural finish of the brass. The tone is warm, clear, and focused. It is less expensive and easier to maintain.

A good Mellophone section is the heart of any great marching ensemble sound. The Blessing BM111 provides the classic, gorgeous horn voicing with more depth and projection power. It is sturdy enough for any marching situation. Bell forward, the sound is focused and designed to project off the field and into the stands.

Clear Lacquer Finish. A finish preference is dictated by the demands of a marching band, uniformity, or personal taste. Lacquer is a clear epoxy coating applied to protect the natural shiny finish of polished brass. The tone is warm, clear, and focused. It is less expensive and easier to maintain.

The BM311 is a forward bell baritone with a huge, resonant sound. It is designed with a large shank mouthpiece and large bore allowing for greater blowing freedom to facilitate the volume demands of outdoor playing. The compact wrap design affords a balanced, focused sound making the BM311 an excellent choice for any marching band in a parade or on the field.