As with most of the Eltham Woodwind and Brass instruments the basic level instrument falls into a category slightly higher than what is commonly know as the student level.
This instrument has a third valve throw ring and is fitted with Amado water keys. The Amado water key is a stainless steel assembly fitted to the moisture exits of the instrument, which unlike degradable cork in most other instruments, is there for life.
Also, the tubing in the Getzen instrument is selected to provide a non seizing characteristic in the tuning slides of the instrument. The “stuck slide syndrome” as seen on many other instruments, is a rarity in the Getzen product.
This instrument comes standard with a propack case. It is of course fitted with the unique Getzen valve construction.
Getzen 390 |
Mouthpiece |
Nickel Silver |
Inside Slides |
Nickel Silver |
Bore Size |
11.8mm |
Bell |
120mm Yellow Brass |
Intonation Aids |
3rd valve adjustable throw ring |
Finish |
Silver or Lacquer, Nickel plated valves. |