Large Bore Tenor Trombone Series
The GC4 Series
The Greenhoe GC4 series is inspired by the classic American style large bore tenor trombone in its most elegant and refined form. Featuring an ultra-responsive, two-piece bell, the GC4 incorporates the character and finesse of the classic trombones designed in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Explore the Greenhoe GC4 Large Bore Tenor Series
Standard Features
Two-piece Bell
LT/M bell weight
8.5” bell diameter
.547” bore size
Main tuning slide in yellow brass
Greenhoe valve w/ yellow brass tubing
Standard valve cap
Rose brass handslide
Handslide crook in nickel silver
2 Interchangeable leadpipes in yellow brass
Available Options
Red Brass Tuning Slide
Red Brass Valve Tubing
Lightweight Nickel Silver Handslide
Yellow Brass Handslide
Lightweight Rose/Yellow Handslide
Dual Bore Handslide (.547”/.562”)
Red Brass Handslide Crook
Lexan Valve Cap w/Retaining Ring
Detachable Bell Flare
8” Bell Diameter
Narrow Nickel Handslide Crook
Brushed Lacquer Bell
A straight neckpipe may be added to any trombone in order to convert any Large Bore Tenor to a straight trombone.
GC4-1R
The GC4-1R features a 2-piece lightweight red brass bell with an unsoldered rim that provides rich overtones in the timbre as well as a wide range of colors at various dynamics. The rose brass handslide with nickel crook provides a flexible, yet brilliant articulation.
GC4-1Y
The GC4-1Y features a 2-piece lightweight yellow brass bell with an unsoldered rim that provides a consistent tone color throughout the range of the instrument as well as a broad sound. The rose brass handslide with nickel crook provides a flexible, yet brilliant articulation.
GC4 TIS Series
The Greenhoe GC4 TIS (Tuning-in-Slide) Models are a reintroduction of a century old approach to tenor trombone design. This classic approach eliminates bell tuning and allows the bell to maintain a continuously conical profile, thus giving a free and even feel to the sound. It makes exemplary horns legendary!
GC4-1R-TIS
The GC4-1R-TIS has a very open feel and features a red brass J-bend and 2-piece lightweight red brass bell with an unsoldered rim that provides rich overtones in the timbre. The rose brass tuning-in slide handslide with nickel crook provides excellent projection and a flexible, yet brilliant articulation.
GC4-1Y-TIS
The GC4-1Y-TIS has a very open feel and features yellow brass J-bend and a 2-piece lightweight yellow brass bell with an unsoldered rim that provides excellent stability at all dynamic levels. The rose brass tuning-in slide handslide with nickel crook provides excellent projection and a flexible, yet brilliant articulation.
Customization Options for the GC4 Large Bore Tenor Series
Our trombone components are made of the finest materials available and are designed with both function and aesthetics in mind. Choose from our complete line of Greenhoe valve section configurations, slides, and bells to customize your trombone and your sound.
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