Edwards T-302

The Edwards T302 Jazz Trombone is the most versatile small-bore instrument on the market.

7¾” bell flares are available in a variety of wall thicknesses and tempers with soldered or unsoldered rims. In addition, you may choose from yellow, rose or red brass with a clear, lacquer finish.

Single and dual bore slides available with nickel or yellow brass slide tubes include three brass leadpipes with further custom leadpipe options available in silver and brass.

Neckpipes are available in yellow brass or nickel. Each has a unique sound and fast response.

Changing tuning slide material and design has a profound effect on instruments. Edwards has many tuning slide options available on request.

• Bore Size

.500, .500"/.508", or .508" bore

• Leadpipe

Interchangeable leadpipe system with 3 leadpipes

• Slides

The T-302-1N is a .500" single bore slide with dual radius endcrook and nickel outer tubes.

The T-302-1N-S is a .500" single bore slide with single radius endcrook and nickel outer tubes.

The T-302-2N is a .500"/.508" dual bore slide with nickel outer tubes. (dual bore jazz slides are not currently available with single radius endcrooks)

The T-302-3N is a .508" single bore slide with nickel outer tubes and dual radius endcrook.

The T-302-3N-S is a .508" single bore slide with nickel outer tubes and single radius endcrook.

• Neckpipes

Yellow neckpipes provide a wide, clear tone quality that is typically associated with jazz trombone sound of today.

Nickel neckpipes create a more focused, dark sound.

• Tuning Slides

Single Radius tuning slides are the most common. They have one continuous bend from small to large end. They are very free blowing and open in all registers.

Available in yellow or red brass

• Bell Weights

22 Gauge - Heavier (.025" thick)

23 Gauge - Lighter (.022" thick)

• Bell Materials

Yellow Brass (70% Copper / 30% Zinc)

Rose Brass (85% Copper / 15% Zinc)

Red Brass (90% Copper / 10% Zinc)

• Bell Treatments

Soldered

A soldered bell tends to have a very centered sound with a lot of core (fundamental). The articulations are slightly dampened and softer with the solder, while the sound is more direct and compact.

Unsoldered

An unsoldered bell has a very wide sound with more overtones. Articulations are easier with an unsoldered rim. More near feel is apparent with these bells as the sound is wider, which helps give the player more feedback.

Tempered

Tempering occurs when a bell is spun twice on a mandrel which work hardens the bell. This adds brilliance and colour to the sound.

Double Buffed

Double buffing thins the bell slightly. It actually creates a thickness in between any two gauges.

Heat Treated

Heat treating is a baking of the entire bell. This softens the metal immensely and creates a very dark sound. This works best on heavier bells as it tends to free them up. Heat treating is not recommended on thinner bells as it makes them more prone to mute dents. The CF treatment has virtually replaced heat treating.

CF Treated

CF treating is a partial heat treating process. This treatment allows the bell to blow more freely and adds colour to the sound.

• Finishes

RawBrass

Lacquer

Silver Plate

Satin Finish