Classical trombones
Alto trombone
after Crone
In standard version
After Johann August Crone, Leipzig 1780
Original: Museum of Riga’s History and Navigation
The Crone is a late classical/early romantic alto trombone. Although dated earlier, the bore size of the Crone trombone is already significantly wider than that of the Schmied; the instrument makers in Leipzig are considered to have been more advanced in developments at the time.
- Key in Eb (440 Hz or 430 Hz)
- Bore: 10.5 mm
- Bell diameter: 123.5 mm
Alto trombone
after Schmied
In standard version
After Johann Joseph Schmied, Pfaffendorf 1785
Original: Historical Museum, Basel
- Key in Eb (440 Hz or 430 Hz)
- Bore: 10.2 mm
- Bell diameter: 114 mm
Tenor trombone
after Schmied
In standard version
After Johann Joseph Schmied, Pfaffendorf 1778
Original: Private Collection, Basel
- Key in Bb (440 Hz or 430 Hz)
- Bore: 10.7 mm
- Bell diameter: 135 mm
Bass trombone in Bb
after Schmied
In standard version
After Johann Joseph Schmied, Pfaffendorf 1785
Derived from the bass trombone in F
- Key in Bb (440 Hz or 430 Hz)
- Bore: 12.0 mm
- Bell diameter: 159 mm
Bass trombone in F
after Schmied
In standard version
After Johann Joseph Schmied, Pfaffendorf 1785
Original: Historical Museum, Basel
- Key in F (440 Hz or 430 Hz)
- Bore: 12.0 mm
- Bell diameter: 159 mm
- The handle is equipped with a hinge joint.
