Lätzsch SL-200 Tenor Trombone – Unlacquered, Bremen Craft, c. 1970s
Lätzsch is one of the last real German trombone builders - founded in Bremen in 1949 by Herbert Lätzsch, continued by Hermann Nienaber since 1979, and known to this day for precision craftsmanship and an unmistakable sound character. The SL-200 is one of the most popular Lätzsch models and can be found in many German orchestras - an instrument that represents German trombone making at its peak.
The unlacquered yellow brass bell with a nickel silver bell ring is the tonal heart of this instrument: warm, dark, rich in substance - with the typical German projection, which is naturally embedded in the orchestral sound. The nickel silver outer draw tubes with gold brass draw bow are a characteristic Lätzsch feature: durable, balanced in draw weight. The chrome-plated hand parts are particularly remarkable - they are almost indestructible and remain in very good condition even after decades.
This example probably dates from the 1970s - as the original "Herbert Lätzsch, Bremen" engraving shows. Freshly overhauled by us and ready to play straight away. A stand is missing.
- Unpainted yellow brass bell 210 mm / 8.27″: Warm, dark orchestral sound – typical German construction, open and rich in substance
- Nickel silver outer draw tubes with gold brass draw bend: Characteristic bib material mix – durable, balanced draw weight
- Chrome-plated hand parts: Almost indestructible – in very good condition even after decades
- Nickel silver bell wreath: High quality detail from the Bremen manufacturer
- Dual Bore Cable 11.9-12.4mm: Balanced response – flexible between small and medium scale lengths
- Engraving “Herbert Lätzsch, Bremen”: Original era engraving - a contemporary witness to the founding period of the Lätzsch house
| Model | Lätzsch SL-200 |
| Year of construction | approx. 1970s |
| Mood | Bb |
| Hole at top | 11.9mm |
| Bore below | 12.4mm |
| Bell | 210 mm / 8.27″, yellow brass, unpainted |
| Bell wreath | Nickel silver |
| External draft tubes | Nickel silver |
| Pull bow | Gold brass |
| Hand parts | Chrome plated |
| Shaft size | Small |
| Quart valve | No |
| finish | Unpainted (natural brass) |
| engraving | Herbert Lätzsch, Bremen |
| Manufacturer | Lätzsch, Bremen (Germany) |
- Train: Running well, freshly overhauled
- Hand parts: Chrome-plated - very well preserved, almost indestructible
- Bell: Unpainted yellow brass - age-typical scratches, discoloration and paint infiltration, purely cosmetic
- General condition : Good - normal signs of wear for an instrument over 50 years old, no influence on sound or playability
- Tuning slides: All freely movable
- Water flap: tight and functional
- Stand: Missing
- Technically perfect – ready to play straight away
As a professional musician, I played this Lätzsch SL-200: The unpainted yellow brass bell sounds immediately - warm, dark, rich in substance. The chrome-plated hand parts are in a condition that is impressive for an instrument of this age. The cosmetic marks on the paint are the most natural thing in the world on a professional instrument from Bremen that is over 50 years old.
- Lätzsch SL-200 tenor trombone (approx. 1970s)
- Black case, one stand is missing
I recommend the Lätzsch SL-200 to orchestral trombonists who are looking for the warm, dark German sound character - and to players who appreciate a hand-made Bremen instrument from the founding period of the Lätzsch house. The missing base is a purely practical detail that has no impact on the play value. A rare, well-preserved example from a time that is unparalleled in German trombone making.
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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.
