First-off, here are some pics of the horn:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzCUeKv1M68hbDRpVGx1SmdXQkU
As you see, it really is in amazing condition, in large part because I've rarely played it. I'm happy to send super close-ups of any part of the horn, but you can also download and zoom in on the pics yourself. They're all at least 1MB and fairly high res.
I'm the second owner, and my level of non-use seems to be something I inherited from the first owner. The horn was in mint condition when I purchased it, and it's still in mint condition!
Here's what Mick Rath says about the R900 on his website:
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The Rath R00 series of trombones bridges the gap between student level instruments and our custom, modular, hand crafted instruments. Everything that Michael Rath knows about designing and producing trombones has been utilized in creating a series of trombones that are elegant in their simplicity yet economically attainable.
Weve taken the most successful modular combinations for the Rath R10, R4F and R9 models and created a range of non-modular instruments - the R100 (Bb medium bore 0.500"), R400 (Bb/F large bore 0.547") and R900 (Bb/F/Gb independent valves 0.562").
For those looking to progress from a beginners instrument to their first professional level trombone the R00 series of instruments is excellent in developing style and technique before progressing to a fully customized trombone.
On the other hand if you simply want to concentrate on an economic trombone without the potential complications of a modular solution then an instrument from the R00 series would be ideal.
Whatever your needs, the Rath R00 series of trombones offers a unique combination of the highest level of input of design and craftsmanship in trombones with the production qualities that make Michael Rath trombones famous around the world.
$3300 is what Dillon Music charges for the same horn, new, but without the following extras included with this sale:
- [li]Rath gold-plated B2 bass trombone mouthpiece ($140, new)[/li][li]Protec bass trombone gig bag style case ($100, new)[/li][li]Wallace* bass trombone straight mute ($75, new)[/li][li]Rath-branded F-tuning slide pencil clip and putt-putt-sized Rath Trombones pencil (priceless)[/li]
PayPal friends and family or bank check, only.
Send me a text message with questions or requests for additional pics.
Thanks for your interest.
Riccardo
614.507_41ninenine
*Wallace is Scottish-made, so you know it's not crap!
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