Jupiter JTB1100FQ Tenor Trombone Overview

The Jupiter JTB1100FQ is a performance-level Bb/F tenor trombone designed for advancing players who want a medium-bore instrument with the added flexibility of an F attachment. Jupiter positions this model between standard straight tenors and large-bore orchestral instruments, making it a practical choice for concert band, jazz ensemble, pit work, teaching, and general doubling. Its modified open-wrap attachment provides a capable step-up configuration without requiring the air support of a full large-bore tenor.

Jupiter JTB1100FQ Tenor Trombone Specifications

• Key: Bb/F
• Bore Size: .525 inch medium bore
• Bell Diameter: 8.1 inches
• F Attachment: Modified open wrap with tapered rotary valve and mechanical linkage
• Finish: Lacquer
• Handslide: Nickel silver outer slide with chromed inner slide tubes
• Case: Jupiter Session Series zippered soft case with backpack strap
• Accessories: Trombone mouthpiece, valve and rotor oil, slide cream, and polish cloth
• Serial Number: FB03046

Condition & Setup

This open box instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play tested. Cosmetically, it presents in very good condition, with fine scratches and handling marks inside the bell flare and light scuffs near the receiver collar.

Who the JTB1100FQ Tenor Trombone Is For

The JTB1100FQ is well suited to advancing students, adult players, educators, and doublers seeking an F-attachment tenor with a more compact response than a typical .547-inch orchestral model. Its .525-inch bore supports a focused, responsive feel, while the attachment adds alternate positions and greater facility in the lower register. Players who need the breadth and weight associated with a large-bore symphonic trombone may prefer a .547-inch model, but the JTB1100FQ offers useful versatility across school, community, jazz, and commercial settings.

Common Questions About the Jupiter JTB1100FQ

How does the .525-inch bore affect the playing feel?

A .525-inch medium bore generally provides a more compact air requirement and quicker response than a .547-inch large-bore tenor. It is a useful choice for players who value flexibility across concert, jazz, pit, and teaching applications.

What does the modified open-wrap F attachment add?

The F attachment extends the instrument's practical lower register and provides alternate positions for several notes. The modified open-wrap layout is designed to keep the attachment tubing relatively direct while retaining a familiar rotary-valve mechanism.

Where does the JTB1100FQ fit within Jupiter's trombone lineup?

The JTB1100FQ is a performance-level step-up model. It adds an F attachment to Jupiter's medium-bore JTB1100 platform while remaining more compact than the company's .547-inch large-bore attachment trombones.

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