{"product_id":"used-john-packer-jp231-rath-bb-tenor-trombone","title":"Used John Packer JP231 Rath Bb Tenor Trombone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Packer JP231 Rath\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medium-large bore Bb tenor trombone developed in collaboration with respected British trombone designer Michael Rath. Combining an 8-inch bell, .525-inch bore and Rath-designed leadpipe, it offers a responsive, versatile setup suited to progressing and experienced players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis used example is in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003ehard case and Slide-O-Mix slide lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its straight Bb configuration makes it a versatile choice for concert band, wind band, jazz, big band and orchestral playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the John Packer JP231 Rath Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP231 Rath benefits from design input from Michael Rath, including a specially developed leadpipe and manufacturing principles influenced by Rath's professional trombones. Its medium-large .525-inch bore sits between smaller jazz-focused instruments and large-bore symphonic trombones, providing a useful balance of projection, articulation and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-grade 80:20 brass construction and an 8-inch bell give the JP231 a versatile tonal character suitable for a broad range of ensemble work. This example is also in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good used condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes with a protective hard case and Slide-O-Mix for ongoing slide maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP231 Rath is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eprogressing intermediate players, experienced trombonists and musicians looking for a versatile straight Bb tenor trombone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts medium-large bore makes it suitable for \u003cstrong\u003ewind bands, concert bands, jazz ensembles, big bands and orchestral playing\u003c\/strong\u003e, while remaining manageable for players moving up from a student-level instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBb Tenor Trombone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP231 Rath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.525\" \/ 13.34mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-grade 80:20 brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Bb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis John Packer JP231 Rath is in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good used condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere may be light signs of previous handling and use consistent with a pre-owned brass instrument, but the overall presentation is very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ehard case and Slide-O-Mix slide lubricant are included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Packer JP231 Rath Bb Tenor Trombone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide-O-Mix slide lubricant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Packer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP231 Rath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenor Trombone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight tenor trombone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBore Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.34mm \/ .525\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Keys:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyre Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-grade 80:20 brass construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Rath-designed leadpipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacquer finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional straight Bb tenor layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBore \u0026amp; Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e.525-inch medium-large bore\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the JP231 a useful middle ground between compact small-bore jazz trombones and larger symphonic instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e8-inch bell\u003c\/strong\u003e provides strong projection while retaining the articulation required for a wide variety of ensemble and performance settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP231 is designed around a traditional trombone slide mechanism, with the Rath-influenced design intended to provide a responsive and controlled playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide-O-Mix lubricant is included\u003c\/strong\u003e with this used example for routine slide care and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this John Packer JP231 Rath new or used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eused\u003c\/strong\u003e JP231 Rath in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat key is the JP231 Rath in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP231 Rath is a \u003cstrong\u003eBb tenor trombone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the JP231 have an F attachment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The JP231 is a \u003cstrong\u003estraight Bb tenor trombone\u003c\/strong\u003e without an F-attachment valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bore size does the JP231 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a \u003cstrong\u003e.525-inch \/ 13.34mm medium-large bore\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a balance between easy articulation, projection and a broad tonal response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is the bell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP231 features an \u003cstrong\u003e8-inch bell\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the trombone made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-grade 80:20 brass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a Rath trombone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Packer JP\/Rath instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed in collaboration with professional British trombone designer Michael Rath. It features a specially designed Michael Rath leadpipe and Rath-influenced design and manufacturing features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music is the JP231 suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts medium-large bore and straight Bb configuration make it versatile enough for \u003cstrong\u003econcert bands, wind bands, jazz ensembles, big bands and orchestral playing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a hard case included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003ehard case is included\u003c\/strong\u003e with this used instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a mouthpiece included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A \u003cstrong\u003emouthpiece is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e with this example and will need to be purchased separately if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs slide lubricant included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eSlide-O-Mix slide lubricant is included\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a suitable product for maintaining smooth slide operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the JP231 suitable for an advancing student?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is particularly well suited to players progressing beyond an entry-level trombone who want a more refined and versatile instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should the trombone slide be maintained?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner and outer slide surfaces should be kept clean and correctly lubricated. 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