Thomann Jazz Bb- Tenor Trombone

I've used the trombone in smaller orchestras, folk music bands, and in marching bands.

+ nice response (Doesn't give too much resistance )
+ it glides really well (and I rarely need to oil it.)
+ Nice tone
+ Underpriced (pretty good quality for the price)
- looks cool but doesn't fit in with the rest of the trombone section in for example marching bands
- compared to other trombones the bell is closer to the player than usual.

(If you are used to using the bell as a reference point for your slide positions you have to take into account that the fourth slide position on this trombone is usually about 3 cm past the bell. took me a while to get used to, but it makes you practice your musical ear and it can be overcome)

When using a great mouthpiece for jazz purposes, this instrument can sound absolutely great. I primarily use it with a Jet Tone BM and that makes for easy playability and a very good tone, but...

The main question is how much you're willing to pay for not just good, but spectacular tone. I also happen to have Jiggs Whigham's King Legend signature and using the same mouthpiece, you can hardly compare the two instruments. Especially the higher notes are just downright beautiful and gorgeous on the King (it's also much lighter, by the way). The King just blows everything out of the water, but the pricetag is also 10x as much. Considering how this Thomann instrument is rediculously cheap however, it really becomes the question of whether you want to settle for good tone, or that you want legendary tone. That is for you to decide as 'quality' is in the eye of the beholder. Personally, as I thankfully have the financial power, I would absolutely buy the King again, though this relatively impressive Thomann instrument really makes me doubt that decision. Well done on your part, Thomann.