Getzen 3508 Custom Jazz Series Small Bore Tenor Trombone SN 35081214

Getzen 3508 Custom Trombone Overview

The Getzen 3508 Custom Small Bore Trombone is a professional Bb tenor trombone built for players who need a responsive .508-inch bore instrument with the focus, clarity, and slide precision required for commercial, jazz, lead, studio, and section work. Its small-bore design supports quick articulation, centered projection, and tonal flexibility while retaining the build quality associated with Getzen’s professional Custom Series trombones.

Getzen 3508 Custom Small Bore Trombone Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Bore: .508 inch
• Bell: 8 inch yellow brass
• Slide: Nickel silver outer handslide
• Inner Slide: Chrome-plated nickel silver
• Leadpipe: Interchangeable leadpipe system
• Finish: Clear lacquer
• Case: Included
• Accessories: Yamaha 48 small shank mouthpiece

Condition & Setup

This is a used Getzen 3508 Custom Trombone in excellent condition. It has been professionally inspected, serviced, set up, and play-tested by our brass specialists. The slide action, alignment, water key function, and overall response have been checked for professional performance standards.

Who the 3508 Custom Small Bore Tenor Trombone Is For

The Getzen 3508 is a professional small-bore Bb tenor trombone designed for advanced and working trombonists who need a compact, articulate instrument for jazz, commercial, lead, and studio performance. Its .508-inch bore provides less resistance than very small lead horns while maintaining the immediacy, clarity, and tonal focus expected from a professional small-bore trombone.

This model is best suited to players who prioritize fast response, clean articulation, and projection in amplified or acoustic ensemble settings. Compared with larger-bore symphonic tenor trombones, the 3508 offers a more direct feel and brighter tonal profile, making it a practical choice for section playing, improvisation, pit work, salsa, funk, and commercial brass settings.

Common Questions About the Getzen 3508

Is the Getzen 3508 a professional trombone?

Yes. The Getzen 3508 is part of Getzen’s professional Custom Series and is built for advanced, collegiate, and professional players who need a small-bore tenor trombone with precise response and dependable slide performance.

What styles of music is the Getzen 3508 best suited for?

The Getzen 3508 is best suited for jazz, commercial, lead trombone, studio work, musical theater, funk, salsa, and other settings where a clear, responsive small-bore Bb tenor trombone is preferred over a large-bore orchestral model.

How does a .508-inch bore affect the way the Getzen 3508 plays?

A .508-inch bore gives the Getzen 3508 a focused response with efficient air use, clean articulation, and enough openness for versatile professional playing. It sits between very tight lead-style bores and larger symphonic tenor trombone designs.