Tariff Update 05-23-25: President Trump is threatening to impose a 50% import tariff on goods from the European Union. We must temporarily turn off pre-orders from the EU until this is resolved. If you wish to place a special order for an out-of-stock product, please email us at sales@houghtonhorns.com and we can discuss timing and pricing. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Model Description

The THEIN Bass Trombone “Universal” model has been continuously developed together with Zachary Bond (Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts) since 2010. Their idea was to combine the THEIN-Sound with the easy playability of the American trombone construction.

Zack Bond:  "I have never played another instrument that was so dynamic, responsive and colorful."

Technical Details

• Key: Bb/F/Gb or Bb/F/G
• Valve: 2 Hagmann©
• Bell-ø: 240 mm / 9-1/2”
• Bell-rim: french
• Material: yellow brass
• Wall thickness: 0.45 mm / 0.018“
• Tuning slide: yellow brass
• Slide: yellow brass
• Bore: 14.4 mm / 0.567“
• Lead pipe: changeable
• Finish: lacquered
• Cut Bell
• THEIN Mouthpiece recommendation:  THEIN BM-W

WARNING: Brass instruments and their accessories can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm, and Nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to:

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Most new instruments and accessories over $75 are eligible for free shipping to the continental US.

Thein instruments, tubas, and pre-owned instruments are excluded from free shipping.

Click here for our full shipping policy.

Most products sold in the United States receive a 15-day return policy that starts on the day the customer receives their order. The customer is responsible for the cost of initial and return shipping, except in the case of new French horns, trumpets, and trombones, which will receive free return shipping from 48 US states. There will be a $5 cleaning fee for each returned mouthpiece.

Some product categories are ineligible for return, which include special orders, sheet music, consumables such as lubricants or cleaning snakes, and personal items such as clothing or face masks.

Unfortunately, as of May 12, 2025, we can no longer offer returns, exchanges, or refunds to international customers due to the tariff situation. We hope to restore international returns soon.

See the policy links at the bottom of our website for more information.

Click here to request a return.

Any product labelled "Special Order" is a final sale, no refunds or exchanges. Likewise, any product that has been customized at the customer's request can no longer be returned.

Click here for more information on special orders. If you want it, we will try our best to get it to you!