Xeno trombones feature a heavier gauge brass and a thick-walled, one-piece brazed bell which has been hand-hammered thousands of times for the ultimate in a big orchestral sound. The F-attachment section gives a free-blowing response and the entire instrument has an evenness and balance you have to experience to believe. The tone is flexible with myriad tonal colours, and gives you both powerful projection at fortissimo and subtle control in the most delicate passages.
The GOR variant has a gold brass bell
- The compact wrap helps to produce a rich, brilliant tone.
- A one-piece bell has an axial (lengthwise) seam, making it a continuous extension of the instrument's material. This results in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone. Also, a hand-hammered bell maximizes tone and projection.
- The bell is 220mm (8 2/3") in diameter. The larger bell in combination with other design improvements, produces a singing, colourful open sound with a projecting solid core.
- Having a narrow slide results in a faster slide technique allowing the player to get around the horn easier.
- Eliminating sharp turns in the crook will open the feel and response of the instrument.
- The rotor paddle is adjustable for optimum comfort.
- Adding a weight contributes to the trombones focused projecting sound.
- Using a mechanical linkage on a rotor gives it strong, smooth operation.