Thein Brass handcrafts trumpets, trombones, and other brass instruments in Bremen, Germany. Most models are offered with a wide range of bells, leadpipes, metals, and finishes, so players can tailor the instrument to their sound.
The Universal II is the most open and American-feeling of Thein's Universal tenor trombones. It takes a lot of air and turns it into a warm, full, powerful tenor sound, handmade in Germany by Thein's craftsmen.
It's built around a Hagmann valve, an 8-1/2" yellow brass bell, and a .547" yellow brass handslide with nickel silver tubes. This example has a cut bell, and the changeable bell and leadpipe let you fine-tune the setup over time. Thein offers leadpipes for the Universal II from the standard S1L to much more open designs. See the Thein leadpipe guide to compare them. Thein recommends its P mouthpiece, and the Thein mouthpiece guide covers the rest of the lineup.
- Key: Bb/F
- Valve: Hagmann
- Bell: 8-1/2" (215 mm) yellow brass, French rim, cut bell
- Bell system: Changeable
- Wall thickness: 0.018" (0.45 mm)
- Tuning slide: Reversed, yellow brass, with Universal II balancer
- Handslide: .547" (13.9 mm) yellow brass with nickel silver tubes
- Leadpipe: Changeable
- Finish: Lacquer
- Recommended mouthpiece: Thein P (not included)
- Case: Not included
Every new instrument comes with the Houghton Horns New Instrument Warranty, which covers defects in material and workmanship for two years.
Not sure which setup is right for you? Book a free virtual instrument consultation with our team.
Thein Brass handcrafts trumpets, trombones, and other brass instruments in Bremen, Germany. Most models are offered with a wide range of bells, leadpipes, metals, and finishes, so players can tailor the instrument to their sound.
The Universal II is the most open and American-feeling of Thein's Universal tenor trombones. It takes a lot of air and turns it into a warm, full, powerful tenor sound, handmade in Germany by Thein's craftsmen.
It's built around a Hagmann valve, an 8-1/2" yellow brass bell, and a .547" yellow brass handslide with nickel silver tubes. This example has a cut bell, and the changeable bell and leadpipe let you fine-tune the setup over time. Thein offers leadpipes for the Universal II from the standard S1L to much more open designs. See the Thein leadpipe guide to compare them. Thein recommends its P mouthpiece, and the Thein mouthpiece guide covers the rest of the lineup.
- Key: Bb/F
- Valve: Hagmann
- Bell: 8-1/2" (215 mm) yellow brass, French rim, cut bell
- Bell system: Changeable
- Wall thickness: 0.018" (0.45 mm)
- Tuning slide: Reversed, yellow brass, with Universal II balancer
- Handslide: .547" (13.9 mm) yellow brass with nickel silver tubes
- Leadpipe: Changeable
- Finish: Lacquer
- Recommended mouthpiece: Thein P (not included)
- Case: Not included
Every new instrument comes with the Houghton Horns New Instrument Warranty, which covers defects in material and workmanship for two years.
Not sure which setup is right for you? Book a free virtual instrument consultation with our team.