Description

The XO 1634RLT is ideally suited to jazz and commercial environments.

The XO 1634 was designed in collaboration with the amazing trombonist John Fedchock. The XO 1634 is designed to his specific preferences and concepts of sound and playability. It is easily one of the best small bore trombones on the market!

The XO 1634 is a .508 bore (like a King 3B). It plays freely with easy connection to all ranges. It has larger sound that the XO 1632 and plays a little darker (regardless of the brass choice) than the 1632. The slide is wonderful and quick! The XO 1634 has a wonderful tone that has great core while having outstanding clarity and projection. The sounds is a classic jazz trombone soloist ala JJ Johnson and the like. Articulations are communicated clearly from the bell. It is easy to be comfortable playing trombone. It is lightweight and designed to be comfortable to hold, which is great during a long night of playing because the horn won't tire you out holding it. This is a true professional trombone in every sense!

XO says:

The XO 1634RLT trombone meets all musician's requirements regarding a professional instrument. The response of the bell combined with a super light-weight and balanced design makes the XO 1634RLT tenor trombone especially versatile for any scenario.

The lightweight 8" bell design offers enhanced projection with a solid core. The .508" bore allows for a free blowing and powerful sound. The two-piece bell enable the players to deliver the brighter timbre freely. The XO three-piece balance/counterweight system can be installed or removed with a threaded cap easily. It allows the performers to balance their instruments and offers a better playing experience. The performers can decide whether to use the counterweight system depending on their personal preferences.

Specifications

Key: Bb
Bore Size: .508"
Bell Size: 8" with small bead wire
Bell Material: your choice of ultra lightweight yellow brass or ultra lightweight rose brass, annealed
Outer Slide: Nickel silver, with rounded nickel silver crook
Inner slide: Chromed
Mouthpipe: Yellow brass fixed, custom taper
Finish: lacquer
Balance/counterweight:
XO Designer Series case included
XO 12C small shank mouthpiece included

Some players prefer rose brass not only because of the darker color but because the extra copper in can be very excitable in the upper register and louder volumes while retaining a smokey and romantic quality in the middle/lower registers and medium to softer volumes.

Some players prefer the consistency of tone in all registers and volumes that yellow brass provides