The makers directory
Makers & Gear
Trombone makers, mouthpiece and mute makers, and the custom shops that keep players in tune.
All makers
| Maker | Makes | Based in | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bach | Tenor and bass trombones | Elkhart, Indiana | Website → |
| Conn | Tenor and bass trombones | Elkhart, Indiana | Website → |
| Edwards | Custom tenor and bass trombones | Elkhorn, Wisconsin | Website → |
| Getzen | Tenor trombones | Elkhorn, Wisconsin | Website → |
| Herb Bruce CustomHerb Bruce in the Trombonepedia → | Custom small- and large-bore tenors | Sarasota, Florida | Website → |
| King | Tenor and bass trombones | Elkhart, Indiana | Website → |
| Rath | Modular tenor and bass trombones | Huddersfield, England | Website → |
| S.E. Shires | Custom tenor and bass trombones | Hopedale, Massachusetts | Website → |
| Yamaha | Tenor and bass trombones | Hamamatsu, Japan | Website → |
| Denis Wick | Mouthpieces and mutes | London, England | Website → |
| Schilke | Mouthpieces | Melrose Park, Illinois | Website → |
| Humes & Berg | Mutes and cases | East Chicago, Indiana |
Buying guides
Guide 01 · In preparation
Choosing your first professional trombone
Guide 02 · In preparation
Small bore or large bore?
Guide 03 · In preparation
Straight, cup, Harmon, plunger: mutes explained
Guide 04 · In preparation
Finding the right mouthpiece