daCarbo is a Swiss manufacturer that pursues one of the most radical and at the same time most consistent approaches in modern trombone construction: the combination of traditional brass gauges with carbon fiber composites. The result is a jazz trombone that has the same sound as a classic instrument like a King 3B - with significantly reduced weight, lightning-fast response and remarkable intonation stability even in changing temperatures.
The carbon outer cable is the heart of the daCarbo construction: it cannot bend or dent, is manufactured with minimal manufacturing tolerances and therefore enables a closer play between the inner and outer cables than with brass. The result is a train that is unparalleled in terms of speed and uniformity - with less condensation than with purely metal constructions. The carbon composite bell with an integrated brass rim combines the warmth and depth of brass with the resonance ability and weight advantage of the composite material.
This example comes from the possession of a well-known Berlin professional trombonist - including a member of the Berlin Palace Orchestra. The instrument has been very well cared for and shows only normal, light signs of use. Incl. used leather gig bag.
- Carbon outer cable: Bend-proof, minimal manufacturing tolerances – fastest, smoothest train movement in the category
- Carbon bell with brass rim: 210 mm / 8.27″ – Resonance ability of the composite material with the sound warmth of brass
- Center bore 12.90 mm / 0.508″: Comparable to a King 3B – agile, direct, with a wide range of sounds
- Intonation stability during temperature changes: Carbon reacts significantly less to cold and heat than brass - ideal for touring, pit and outdoor performances
- Significantly reduced weight: Noticeably relieves arm and shoulder strain during long rehearsals and performances
- Provenance: Berlin professional trombonist: Very well-maintained first-hand copy - normal signs of wear, no damage
| type | Jazz trombone without a fourth valve |
| Mood | Bb |
| bore | 12.90mm / 0.508″ |
| Bell | 210 mm / 8.27″, carbon composite with brass rim |
| Outside train | Carbon fiber, ultralight |
| End bow outer pull | Nickel silver |
| Strive | Nickel silver |
| tuning slide | Yellow brass |
| Shaft size | Small |
| finish | Shiny composite/painted alloy |
| Manufacturer | daCarbo, Switzerland |
- Carbon outer cable: Perfect, no damage - runs with the typical daCarbo lightness
- Bell: No cracks or deformations, brass rim intact
- Paint/Finish: Normal slight signs of wear - no surface damage
- Tuning slides: All freely movable
- Water flap: tight and functional
- Previous owner: Well-known Berlin professional trombonist, very well-maintained instrument
- Technically perfect – ready to play straight away
As a professional musician, I played this daCarbo: the slide action is the most impressive thing about this instrument - a lightness and evenness that you cannot achieve with a brass slide. The sound is warm and direct, with a quick response that really makes playing easier. Anyone who has played on a daCarbo will immediately understand what it's all about.
- daCarbo jazz trombone
- Leather gig bag (used)
I recommend the daCarbo jazz trombone to jazz trombonists, touring musicians, pit orchestra players and everyone who is looking for physical relief through lower weight and at the same time not a compromise in terms of sound and playing technology. Anyone who plays in changing climate conditions will particularly appreciate the intonation stability of the carbon composite material. An instrument that defines its own category - from the first Berlin professional hand.
Shipment
- DHL with tracking
- Carefully & securely packaged
- 1-3 working days within Germany
- Worldwide shipping possible
Buyer protection & service
- All eBay payment methods accepted
- 30 day return policy
- 2 year legal guarantee
- Collection possible in Mölln
Felix Eilers
ELBBLECH is my heart project - an owner-managed specialist shop for wind and string instruments with its own workshop in Mölln (Schleswig-Holstein). As an active professional trombonist, I know exactly what is important in an instrument. Every instrument is personally checked, played and made ready to play by me - before it comes to you.
Danilo Nine
Danilo is the heart of our workshop. With over 20 years of experience as an instrument maker, he knows every quirk, every mechanism and every material. Whatever passes through his hands is ready to play – guaranteed.
