Up for sale is a trombone with many origins- it's a Bach LT42BO copy, made by Courtois for an American import company.

Nowadays these are sold simply as the Courtois AC280, but for a time they were imported as Gerhard Baier trombones into the US. As I said above, they are a very faithful copy of the Bach 42BO (with lightweight nickel slide), even down to the trigger paddle.

These are good horns, better than the average 42BO and a bit quicker responding due to the nickel slide. The valve is also better made than most Bachs.

This would make a great high school or college instrument for someone looking to move into a large bore tenor, or as a double. If I weren't borrowing a 42AFG I would just use it myself!

Some scrapes, some dings, but slide is good and valve is fine as well.

$800 with case, plus shipping

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Sold!

Any idea where I can get one

Dillon’s and Hickey’s are Courtois dealers. Both have the 280 listed, but neither have any in stock. I’m sure you could talk to either about ordering one. Someone else probably knows another avenue too.