{"title":"JP Rath","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jp230rath-trombone-bb-tenor","title":"JP230RATH Trombone - Bb Tenor","description":"The JP230RATH Trombone in Bb is the collaborative result of Michael Rath's famed craftsmanship and John Packer's respected range of brass and woodwind. The JP Rath trombones have generated a lot of positive comments and are now in demand across the globe. They are characterised by a professional standard of workmanship and a very high level of performance. Often compared with professional models, the JP230 RATH competes extremely well against more expensive instruments from top makers. The JP230 RATH and JP Rath range as a whole benefit from exactly the same manufacturing processes to slide and bell as Michael Rath's own handmade instruments ensuring customers a truly spectacular result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP230 RATH features a unique and exclusively designed Michael Rath leadpipe and is created from high grade 80:20 brass throughout. A 7.5\" bell, .500\" medium bore and narrow slide are included as standard giving players great projection and superior articulation throughout the range. A truly spectacular trombone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .500\" (12.70mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 7.5\" (190.50mm), High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer, Silver Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Exclusive Michael Rath designed Leadpipe, bell ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP606 Mouthpiece, JP Pro lightweight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name Michael Rath and his range of Rath trombones are synonymous with professional levels of performance, technical accuracy and instrument specification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidely respected by many within the brass musical instrument community, Michael Rath continually strives to develop and manufacture instruments that give that perfect sound whilst being a pleasure to play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany artists at the top of their profession have chosen Rath instruments due to the performance and quality of sound that they offer to players. Rath trombones are played by Carol Jarvis, Michael Dease, Brett Baker and Robb Tooley amongst many others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJP Musical Instruments have worked very closely with Michael since 2008 to create a unique range of JP Rath Trombones and French Horns that draw on Rath’s expertise and professional knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking together and sharing skills and experiences, the JP Rath range of instruments represent the perfect balance between Rath components and craftsmanship blended together with the high value to performance ratio normally associated with JP Musical Instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll JP Rath instruments feature an exclusively designed Rath leadpipe personally developed with Michael and are manufactured in the same location to ensure the highest level of finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor further information on any of the JP Rath instruments please \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jpmusicalinstruments.com\/JP-Rath\/help.php?section=contactus\u0026amp;mode=update\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor further information on Rath trombones, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rathtrombones.com\/\"\u003evisit their website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BkLMmULec9c\" width=\"690\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cem\u003eA quick tour and overview of the Michael Rath trombone workshop and custom trombone production.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Lacquer","offer_id":45845496332485,"sku":"JP230L Rath","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45845496365253,"sku":"JP230S Rath","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/242c154d-5146-42f2-a397-a3aa00a7ba06_547x8001-e1423516038866.jpg?v=1771227997"},{"product_id":"jp231rath-tenor-trombone","title":"JP231RATH Tenor Trombone Bb","description":"The JP231RATH Tenor Trombone Bb is the collaborative result of Michael Rath's famed craftsmanship and John Packer's respected range of brass and woodwind. The JP Rath trombones have generated a lot of positive comments and are now in demand across the globe. They are characterised by a professional standard of workmanship and a very high level of performance. Often compared with professional models, the JP231RATH Tenor Trombone competes extremely well against more expensive instruments from top makers. The JP231RATH and JP Rath range as a whole benefit from exactly the same manufacturing processes to slide and bell as Michael Rath's own handmade instruments ensuring customers a truly spectacular result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP231RATH Tenor Trombone features a unique and exclusively designed Michael Rath leadpipe and is created from high grade 80:20 brass throughout. An 8\" bell and .525\" medium large bore is included as standard giving players great projection and superior articulation throughout the range. A truly spectacular tenor trombone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP231RATH Tenor Trombone Bb is supplied with a JP606 mouthpiece and lightweight case. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured to a high quality standard as is expected with all JP Instruments, The JP231RATH Tenor Trombone Bb is guaranteed for 12 months against faulty manufacturing or materials and is fully tested prior to sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: Medium large .525\" (13.34mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8\", High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer, Silver Plate, Satin, Black Lacquer, Antique, Frosted Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Exclusive Michael Rath designed leadpipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP606 Mouthpiece, JP Pro lightweight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Band World magazine gave trombonist, Jonathan Pippen, the JP332 and 231 Rath trombones to road-test and he was bowled over by the unrivalled quality to price ratio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"These new offerings from John Packer, designed by British trombone guru, Michael Rath, promise much in the way of quality to price ratio.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe JP231 Rath is a .525\" medium large bore trombone, which is exactly the sort of instrument most players will start on and most teachers will recommend. It is a straight Bb model with 8-inch bell. It has a warm sound, more akin to a large bore instrument, but production feels easy. It’s well balanced and comfortable to hold, this trombone finds itself up against stiff competition from all quarters of the industry. The playing characteristic is full and mellow, and the heavy bell centres the sound.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe smaller of the two instruments (JP231 Rath) would be perfect for a beginner and it would not be out of place in the hands of a professional as a spare or emergency trombone while working in the big band or pop industry. The build quality is far in excess of its £432 price tag. The larger instrument raises more questions regarding its place in the world of beginner \/ intermediate instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are solid functional trombones and, in my opinion, offer unsurpassed value for money and are without doubt one of the finest instruments on the market..\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iframewidth=853height=480src=\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4frameborder=0allowfullscreen\/iframe\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4\" width=\"853\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iframewidth=853height=480src=\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yryUi2rftiwframeborder=0allowfullscreen\/iframe\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yryUi2rftiw\" width=\"853\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Lacquer","offer_id":45834038837445,"sku":"JP231L Rath","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silverplate","offer_id":45834038870213,"sku":"JP231S Rath","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique","offer_id":45845697102021,"sku":"JP231A Rath","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":45845697134789,"sku":"JP231B Rath","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin","offer_id":45845697167557,"sku":"JP231SA Rath","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/JP231RATH-Trombone.jpg?v=1771228820"},{"product_id":"jp233rath-bass-trombone","title":"JP233RATH Bass Trombone Bb\/F Single Valve","description":"The JP233RATH Bass Trombone is John Packer's Bb\/F Single Valve Bass Trombone, developed in collaboration with UK trombone guru Michael Rath. This JP Rath design combines the simplicity of a single in-line rotary valve with a modern open wrap style. The development of the JP233 RATH saw the instrument finely balanced to ensure an excellent playing experience for musicians of all levels. An extremely high level of craftsmanship is apparent throughout, as is to be expected with instruments that bare the Rath seal of approval. The quality of the JP233Rath Bass Trombone has caused a real stir in the industry with glowing reviews from many top players. Garreth Beckwich formerly of Grimethorpe Band recently described it as \"a real winner of an instrument\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP233RATH Bass Trombone features a .562\" bore and a 9.5\" bell and is constructed from yellow brass throughout. The instrument also features an exclusive Michael Rath design leadpipe which supports flexibility throughout the whole register.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP233RATH Bass Trombone Bb\/F is supplied with a JP mouthpiece and lightweight case. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured to a high quality standard as is expected with all JP Instruments, the JP233Rath Bass Trombone Bb\/F is guaranteed for 12 months against faulty manufacturing or materials and is fully tested prior to sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .562\" Bore (14.27mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 9.5\" Bell, High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: Single Rotor Valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Bell ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP601 Mouthpiece, Lightweight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Ashmore - Ulster Orchestra (BBC Northern Ireland) for the last 14 years. Before joining the Richard worked as a freelance player with, amongst others, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Halle Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, CBSO and Royal Shakespeare Company.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Well built, well designed instrument. Good balance and alignment, slide works well and nice feel. Feels very easy to play out of the case, slide positions are where you expect them to be. T Tuning and sound quality in all areas is very good. Notes speak easily and are well centred at all dynamics and pitches. Sound quality at this price is excellent - big core of sound. Slide action is very good and build quality and finish is very high. Valve action is good, free blowing with minimal additional resistance at all pitches. Excellent bottom register, but very easy to play throughout .\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iframewidth=853height=480src=\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4frameborder=0allowfullscreen\/iframe\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4\" width=\"853\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834039099589,"sku":"JP233 Rath","price":3899.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/JP233RATH-Bass-Trombone.jpg?v=1771228870"},{"product_id":"jp236rath-alto-trombone","title":"JP236RATH Alto Trombone","description":"The JP236RATH Alto Trombone follows in the footsteps of previous JP Rath instruments which pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in the development of student friendly instruments. Designed in collaboration with Michael Rath, one of the UK's finest trombone designers and manufacturers, The JP236RATH Alto Trombone is lightweight, free blowing and consistent across all registers, a hurdle which most lower priced alto trombones fall at. The instrument is rich in features and with a high level of specification enables players of all ages to become familiar with the 7 slide positions. An exclusively designed Rath leadpipe delivers professional level sound and the instrument's exceptional build quality is sure to inspire students to develop their playing further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP236RATH Alto Trombone Eb is constructed from high grade 80:20 brass throughout and features a .481\" bore ensuring it is free-blowing across the whole register. It also features a 7\" bell enabling greater sound projection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP236RATH Alto Trombone Eb is supplied with a JP606 mouthpiece and lightweight case. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured to a high quality standard as is expected with all JP Instruments, The JP236RATH Alto Trombone Eb is guaranteed for 12 months against faulty manufacturing or materials and is fully tested prior to sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .490\" (12.45mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 7\", High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterkeys: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer or Silver Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Exclusive Michael Rath Design leadpipe, Bell Ring, Lightweight construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP606 Mouthpiece, Lightweight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJo Hirst, principal trombone for Tongwynlais Temperance \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The JP236 Rath Alto Trombone is a mid-range trombone, which provides a credible alternative to professional alto trombones. The main positive is the sound quality of the instrument, which is consistent across all registers, particularly the low registers that have a tendency to be quirky on many alto trombones. This is definitely a quality instrument for the price\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iframewidth=853height=480src=\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4frameborder=0allowfullscreen\/iframe\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4\" width=\"853\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Lacquer","offer_id":45834039689413,"sku":"JP236L Rath","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silverplate","offer_id":45834039722181,"sku":"JP236S Rath","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/JP236.jpg?v=1771228895"},{"product_id":"jp261rath-french-horn","title":"JP261RATH French Horn Bb\/F Double","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a stock item, flown in to order direct from John Packer UK. Contact us for current lead time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe JP261RATH French Horn is a full double Bb\/F French Horn designed and manufactured in collaboration with Michael Rath of Rath Trombones. Michael Rath is highly regarded for his trombone designs, but what is less well known is that he spent ten years working with Paxman’s making French Horns. Rath instruments are renowned for the build quality and high level of finish on their instruments and the JP261RATH French Horn is no different. Featuring an exclusively designed Rath leadpipe, the JP261RATH French Horn incorporates many other sophisticated Rath design elements and draws on Michael's collective experience at Paxman and at Rath creating custom instruments for some of the world's more demanding players. The JP261RATH French Horn provides an instrument that is affordable to students but that deliver performance that challenges models many more times its price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP261RATH French Horn is constructed from high grade 80:20 brass throughout and includes an exclusive Rath designed leadpipe. As you would expect from an instrument at this level, the JP261RATH French Horn includes neoprene valve bumpers, a mechanical (ball \u0026amp; socket) linkage and bell ring. The JP261RATH French Horn also includes an adjustable and reversible Bb\/F lever for those who prefer the horn to stand in Bb rather than F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP261RATH French Horn is supplied with a JP mouthpiece as standard and comes equipped with a high quality case for maximum protection. The case is lightweight, well-designed and attractively styled with a comfortable shoulder strap included as standard. The case also includes a small external storage pocket enabling players to store small accessories and sheet music with their instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured to a high quality standard as is expected with all JP Instruments, The JP261 RATH Bb\/F French Horn is guaranteed for 12 months against faulty manufacturing or materials and is fully tested prior to sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: High grade 80:20 brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: Mechanical (Ball \u0026amp; Socket) linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer, Nickel Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Exclusive Rath design leadpipe, Neoprene valve bumpers, bell ring, adjustable and reversible Bb\/F lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP Mouthpiece, Lightweight case, Ultra-Pure maintenance kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834041032901,"sku":"JP261 Rath L","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/jp261Rath1.jpg?v=1771228950"},{"product_id":"jp331rath-tenor-trombone-bbf","title":"JP331RATH Tenor Trombone Bb\/F","description":"The JP331RATH medium large bore (.525\") Bb\/F trombone is the latest in a line of collaborations with trombone guru Michael Rath. Michael has put many years of experience into the design of the leadpipe, the operation of the valve and the methods of construction. The custom designed leadpipe gives excellent response in all registers while retaining support for inexperienced players. The ergonomic thumb lever is easy to adjust for smaller hands and the closed-wrap design and counterweight ensure optimum balance and enable younger players to retain good posture beyond 4th position. The JP331RATH Tenor Trombone sets new standards in the intermediate market and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .525\" (13.34mm) Medium Large Bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8\" (203.20mm), High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterkeys: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer or Silver Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Exclusive Michael Rath design leadpipe, closed wrap design with counterweight, Bell ring, Ergonomic thumb lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP Mouthpiece, JP Pro lightweight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Sykes - 2009 Radio 2 Best Young Brass Soloist\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 331 offers the Bb\/F combination that is becoming increasingly the popular instrument of choice for young trombonists both in the UK and abroad.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is where Rath’s experience comes into its own for me – with an instrument that is so well designed and put together that it is hard to think of anything in the same class for the money.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe medium large bore (.525\") offers real flexibility throughout the range, a classic well rounded, fully centred tone and great intonation in both the Bb and F guises.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s the design, with young student player in mind that impresses most however.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRath have really put in the hours in the workshop to make sure all the elements blend together to enhance the playing experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe trigger mechanism is lightning fast, whilst the adjustable thumb lever is a real bonus – ensuring that even the smallest of hands can work the mechanism in comfort.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe slide has a real slick feel, whilst the warp around design for all the plumbing behind the player’s head has been neatly compacted and expertly balanced with the counterweight. It really does ensure good posture and embouchure even from the smallest of performers.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s a really responsive instrument that gives so much back to a player willing to work it hard and with its lightweight case it doesn’t break you back (or your student bank balance) either.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iframewidth=853height=480src=\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4frameborder=0allowfullscreen\/iframe\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4\" width=\"853\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Lacquer","offer_id":45834042769605,"sku":"JP331L Rath","price":3399.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45845487190213,"sku":"JP331S Rath","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/JP331.jpg?v=1771229043"},{"product_id":"jp332orath-trombone","title":"JP332ORath Trombone Open Wrap Bb\/F","description":"The JP332 RATH O represents John Packer's flagship open wrap Bb\/F large bore tenor trombone designed and manufactured in collaboration with Michael Rath, one of the UK's leading trombone specialists. With an unparalleled level of craftsmanship, the JP332 RATH O is the result of many years of development and features some exclusive components that players won't find on other instruments. A custom designed Rath leadpipe was created especially for the JP332 RATH O which gives excellent response in all registers whilst retaining support for inexperienced players. The instrument also features an ergonomic thumb lever which is easy to adjust for smaller hands. The open-wrap design and counterweight ensure optimum balance and enable younger players to retain good posture beyond 4th position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP RATH range of trombones have generated a lot of positive comments throughout the industry and are now in demand across the globe. They are characterised by a professional standard of workmanship and a high level of performance. Often compared with professional models, they compare very favorably with instrument from some of the top makers. The JP332 RATH O features a large bore (.547\") providing players power and projection in symphonic works whilst it's 8.5\" bell gives even greater sound projection that it's smaller brother, the JP331 RATH. High Grade 80:20 brass is used in construction throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJP332 RATH O Bb\/F Trombone is supplied with a JP mouthpiece and lightweight case. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured to a high quality standard as is expected with all JP Instruments, JP332ORath Trombone Bb\/F Open Wrap is guaranteed for 12 months against faulty manufacturing or materials and is fully tested prior to sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Open wrap design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .547\" (13.89mm) Large Bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8.5\"(215.90mm), High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterkeys: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Exclusive Michael Rath design leadpipe, Counterweight, Bell ring, Ergonomic thumb lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP Mouthpiece, JP Pro trombone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Lacquer","offer_id":45845494071493,"sku":"JP332OL RATH","price":3699.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45845494104261,"sku":"JP332OS Rath","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/JP332ORATH.jpg?v=1771229068"},{"product_id":"jp332rath-tenor-trombone-bbf-large-bore","title":"JP332RATH Tenor Trombone Bb\/F Large Bore","description":"The JP332RATH Tenor Trombone represents John Packer's flagship Bb\/F large bore tenor trombone designed and manufactured in collaboration with Michael Rath, one of the UK's leading trombone specialists. With an unparalleled level of craftsmanship, the JP332RATH Tenor Trombone is the result of many years of development and features some exclusive components that players won't find on other instruments. A custom designed Rath leadpipe was created especially for the JP332RATH Tenor Trombone which gives excellent response in all registers whilst retaining support for inexperienced players. The instrument also features an ergonomic thumb lever which is easy to adjust for smaller hands. The closed-wrap design and counterweight ensure optimum balance and enable younger players to retain good posture beyond 4th position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP RATH range of trombones have generated a lot of positive comments throughout the industry and are now in demand across the globe. They are characterised by a professional standard of workmanship and a high level of performance. Often compared with professional models, they compare very favorably with instrument from some of the top makers. The JP332RATH Tenor Trombone features a large bore (.547\") providing players power and projection in symphonic works whilst it's 8.5\" bell gives even greater sound projection that it's smaller brother, the JP331 RATH. High Grade 80:20 brass is used in construction throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .547\" (13.89mm) Large Bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8.5\"(215.90mm), High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide: High Grade 80:20 Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterkeys: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Lacquer or Silver Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional features: Exclusive Michael Rath design leadpipe, Closed wrap design with counterweight, Bell ring, Ergonomic thumb lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with: JP Mouthpiece, JP Pro lightweight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Pippen - solo trombonist – RAF Central Band\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...As a large bore Bb\/F instrument, this trombone finds itself up against stiff competition from all quarters of the industry. It's slap bang in the middle of Conn 88h and Bach 42 territory, and I have to say that even in this company it’s no slouch at all. The playing characteristic is full and mellow, and the heavy bell centres the sound. Production feels easy through the registers; the trigger functions well and has a fast action that helps with production of the low Ds, and Cs. The valve cap, which is a little heavier than a standard one, also helps to centre the notes on the F side.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...its quality of build and playing characteristics are those of an instrument that would cost far over the £826 rrp. For the money, this is without doubt one of the finest instruments on the market. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/iframewidth=853height=480src=\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4frameborder=0allowfullscreen\/iframe\"\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9u8J7EU9Th4\" width=\"853\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Brass Direct","offers":[{"title":"Lacquer","offer_id":45834043556037,"sku":"JP332L Rath","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver Plate","offer_id":45834043588805,"sku":"JP332S Rath","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7259\/8213\/files\/JP332RATH.jpg?v=1771229094"},{"product_id":"jp263-rath-french-horn","title":"JP263 RATH Compensating Bb\/F French Horn","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"prod-main-body__title\"\u003eJohn Packer JP263 Rath Compensating Bb\/F French Horn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prod-main-body__code\"\u003eAs a progressing player who is looking for a lighter weight B\/F compensating French Horn, then you will find the JP263 Rath is a match for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"prod-benefits__title prod-benefits__title--dark\"\u003eUnique benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg prod-benefits__body prod-benefits__body--dark\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Rath is highly regarded for his trombone designs, but what is less well known is that he spent ten years working with Paxman’s making French Horns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe JP263Rath B\u003csup\u003eb\u003c\/sup\u003e\/F French Horn is constructed from high grade 80:20 brass throughout and includes an exclusive Rath design leadpipe. In addition a compensating system allowing access to both B\u003csup\u003eb\u003c\/sup\u003e and F sides of the instrument. 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