Herb's Trombones

Herb Bruce Custom Trombones are skillfully crafted in America from the finest locally sourced materials and components and our well suited for the full range of professional music applications, from studio, jazz, and other commercial settings to large pops and classical orchestras.

With Herb Bruce Custom Trombones, the Sky is the Limit!
Here are some general specs to get you on the way to creating the
Trombone of Your Dreams!

Bell Flares

Standard taper
Jazz taper

Bell Construction

One-piece or two-piece with soldered or unsoldered rims
Screw-on bell also available
Four tuning slide configurations available

Bell Materials

Standard, Red or Gold Brass
Custom materials and mixing upon request

Slides

Bore sizes of .490, .500, .508, .522, .525, .547
Any combination can be built in a dual-bore configuration
Some customization for materials is available

Leadpipes can be opened up upon request
Carbon Fiber Slides are now available (in partnership with Butler Trombones)!!!

Tuning Slides/End Bows

Four tuning slide and end bow configurations available

Finish

Bright, Brushed, or Combination
Customizable Upon Request

$3900 for Most Builds

CUSTOMIZATION AND SUPPORT DOESN'T END AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR TROMBONE!

Herb is always available to help you with your horn, and even offer tips to help you maximize your potential.

"When you buy a Herb Bruce Custom Trombone, you get me with it!"
-Herb Bruce

"I love my horn, but it's not quite right." - We can help with that!
Contact Herb to discuss your options.