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Purchasing an Eastman ETB221 trombone for the upstart brass player musician in your life gives them the gift of musical expression. Designed for students, this tenor trombone has a durable design that withstands dings and scratches with ease, in addition to a 0.500-inch bore for great breath support. Beyond that, the ETB221 has an 8-inch yellow brass bell for a traditional sound with excellent balance. It comes with hand-matched nickel-silver outer and inner slides for effortless playability. Plus, this trombone includes a mouthpiece and case, covering everything you need in one purchase. Few things are more memorable than a first instrument: purchase an Eastman ETB221 Student Trombone from Sweetwater and get your favorite student started off on the right foot.





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Built to last





Here at Sweetwater, we believe that a first instrument should work with the student ? not against them. That’s one of the reasons why we like the Eastman ETB221 so much. This student-level trombone features hand-fitted slides to enable stellar playability straight out of the case. What’s more, the small-bore (0.500-inch) design offers extra breath support, helping beginners develop a strong buzz. With proper care and maintenance, the Eastman ET221 Student Trombone will last from middle school to high school and beyond.





Yellow brass bell for versatile playing





The ETB221 student trombone comes loaded with a yellow brass bell. Yellow brass is known for its well-balanced sound. A yellow brass bell provides a solid tonal foundation that’s well-suited for both concert band and jazz band settings. Eastman spins each bell by hand, a luxurious touch rarely seen on student-level instruments. The ETB221’s bell measures eight inches in diameter, providing excellent projection at all dynamics.





Eastman: crafting fine instruments since 1992





Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they've never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players ? both students and professionals alike ? searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they're looking for from Eastman.





Eastman ETB221 Student Tenor Trombone Features:


Student trombone built to last through years of use and abuse


8-inch yellow brass bell projects a balanced-sounding tone


0.500-inch bore offers plenty of breath support


Hand-matched nickel-silver slides offer exceptional playability


Clear lacquer finish makes upkeep easy and adds a warm tonal quality


Comes with mouthpiece and case