Getzen 3508 Custom Trombone Overview
The Getzen 3508 Custom Small Bore Trombone is a professional Bb tenor trombone built for players who need a responsive .508-inch bore instrument with the focus, clarity, and slide precision required for commercial, jazz, lead, studio, and section work. Its small-bore design supports quick articulation, centered projection, and tonal flexibility while retaining the build quality associated with Getzen’s professional Custom Series trombones.
Getzen 3508 Custom Small Bore Trombone Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Bore: .508 inch
- Bell: 8 inch yellow brass
- Slide: Nickel silver outer handslide
- Inner Slide: Chrome-plated nickel silver
- Leadpipe: Interchangeable leadpipe system (one leadpipe included)
- Finish: Clear lacquer
- Case: Included
- Accessories: Yamaha 48 small shank mouthpiece
Condition & Setup
This used Getzen 3508 Custom Trombone is in excellent condition. It has been professionally inspected, serviced, set up, and play-tested by our brass specialists. The slide action, alignment, water key function, and overall response have been checked for professional performance standards.
Who the 3508 Custom Small Bore Tenor Trombone Is For
The Getzen 3508 is a professional small-bore Bb tenor trombone designed for advanced and working trombonists who need a compact, articulate instrument for jazz, commercial, lead, and studio performance. Its .508-inch bore provides less resistance than very small lead horns while maintaining the immediacy, clarity, and tonal focus expected from a professional small-bore trombone.
This model is best suited to players who prioritize fast response, clean articulation, and projection in amplified or acoustic ensemble settings. Compared with larger-bore symphonic tenor trombones, the 3508 offers a more direct feel and brighter tonal profile, making it a practical choice for section playing, improvisation, pit work, salsa, funk, and commercial brass settings.
Common Questions About the Getzen 3508
Is the Getzen 3508 a professional trombone?
Yes. The Getzen 3508 is part of Getzen’s professional Custom Series and is built for advanced, collegiate, and professional players who need a small-bore tenor trombone with precise response and dependable slide performance.
What styles of music is the Getzen 3508 best suited for?
The Getzen 3508 is best suited for jazz, commercial, lead trombone, studio work, musical theater, funk, salsa, and other settings where a clear, responsive small-bore Bb tenor trombone is preferred over a large-bore orchestral model.
How does a .508-inch bore affect the way the Getzen 3508 plays?
A .508-inch bore gives the Getzen 3508 a focused response with efficient air use, clean articulation, and enough openness for versatile professional playing. It sits between very tight lead-style bores and larger symphonic tenor trombone designs.
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Getzen 3508 Custom Jazz Series Small Bore Tenor Trombone in Lacquer
Getzen 3508 Custom Trombone Overview
The Getzen 3508 Custom Small Bore Trombone is a professional Bb tenor trombone built for players who need a responsive .508-inch bore instrument with the focus, clarity, and slide precision required for commercial, jazz, lead, studio, and section work. Its small-bore design supports quick articulation, centered projection, and tonal flexibility while retaining the build quality associated with Getzen’s professional Custom Series trombones.
Getzen 3508 Custom Small Bore Trombone Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Bore: .508 inch
- Bell: 8 inch yellow brass
- Slide: Nickel silver outer handslide
- Inner Slide: Chrome-plated nickel silver
- Leadpipe: Interchangeable leadpipe system (one leadpipe included)
- Finish: Clear lacquer
- Case: Included
- Accessories: Yamaha 48 small shank mouthpiece
Condition & Setup
This used Getzen 3508 Custom Trombone is in excellent condition. It has been professionally inspected, serviced, set up, and play-tested by our brass specialists. The slide action, alignment, water key function, and overall response have been checked for professional performance standards.
Who the 3508 Custom Small Bore Tenor Trombone Is For
The Getzen 3508 is a professional small-bore Bb tenor trombone designed for advanced and working trombonists who need a compact, articulate instrument for jazz, commercial, lead, and studio performance. Its .508-inch bore provides less resistance than very small lead horns while maintaining the immediacy, clarity, and tonal focus expected from a professional small-bore trombone.
This model is best suited to players who prioritize fast response, clean articulation, and projection in amplified or acoustic ensemble settings. Compared with larger-bore symphonic tenor trombones, the 3508 offers a more direct feel and brighter tonal profile, making it a practical choice for section playing, improvisation, pit work, salsa, funk, and commercial brass settings.
Common Questions About the Getzen 3508
Is the Getzen 3508 a professional trombone?
Yes. The Getzen 3508 is part of Getzen’s professional Custom Series and is built for advanced, collegiate, and professional players who need a small-bore tenor trombone with precise response and dependable slide performance.
What styles of music is the Getzen 3508 best suited for?
The Getzen 3508 is best suited for jazz, commercial, lead trombone, studio work, musical theater, funk, salsa, and other settings where a clear, responsive small-bore Bb tenor trombone is preferred over a large-bore orchestral model.
How does a .508-inch bore affect the way the Getzen 3508 plays?
A .508-inch bore gives the Getzen 3508 a focused response with efficient air use, clean articulation, and enough openness for versatile professional playing. It sits between very tight lead-style bores and larger symphonic tenor trombone designs.
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.