A full sound with character.
Das Polaris-Modell zeichnet sich durch einen gleichmäßig vollen Klang in allen Registern aus und beeindruckt besonders im mittleren und oberen Bereich mit klarem, charakteristischem Trombonesklang.
Trial / enquiryModell Polaris
Mit unabhängigen Rotax-Valvesn, wählbarem Bell (Goldmessing oder Messing), Single- oder Dual-Bore-Slide und wechselbarem Leadpipe lässt sich die optimale Kombination individuell finden.
Technical details
- Pitch: Bb/F/Eb
- Bore: .562" / 14,3 mm
- Bell: einteiliges, handgehämmertes Messing-Bell, 9.5" / 241 mm
- Valves: Rotax Quart-Quint
- Slide: Messing-Außenzug mit rundem Messing-Slidebogen
- Highlights: wechselbares Bell & Leadpipe
- Finish: klarlackiert
Options
- Goldmessing-Bell einteilig 9.5" / 241 mm
- Goldmessing-Bell einteilig 10.3" / 261 mm
- Goldmessing-Bell mit Neusilber-Kranz
- Schraubring für Bell
- Messing-Außenzug eckiger Messing-Slidebogen
- Messing-Außenzug eckiger Neusilber-Slidebogen
- Conical brass outer slide 13.89–14.3 mm
- Complete nickel-silver outer slide
Gallery
In detail.
References
Our artists
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
Who is the Buddenbohm Polaris suitable for?
The Polaris is a bass trombone in Bb/F/Eb with Rotax fourth and fifth valves and a large 9.5" bell. It delivers a powerful foundation for symphony orchestras, wind orchestras and big bands. Max Schmidt plays this model as a soloist.
What are the technical specifications of the Polaris?
Bb/F/Eb pitch, .562" / 14.3 mm bore, one-piece hand-hammered brass bell 9.5" / 241 mm, Rotax fourth and fifth valves, brass outer slide with round slide crook, interchangeable bell and leadpipe, clear lacquered.
What does the Buddenbohm Polaris cost?
The base price is €8,500 (polished, incl. 19% VAT, as of April 2026).
What is the difference between the Polaris and the Pollux?
Both are bass trombones with the same bore and bell size. The Polaris uses Rotax valves with a round slide crook, the Pollux Hagmann valves with a square slide crook – which results in different response and tonal characters. A direct comparison in our showroom is well worth it.
What are the fourth and fifth valves for?
The F-attachment valve lowers the instrument to F, while the second valve (fifth) extends the range downwards and creates alternative slide positions – indispensable for modern bass trombone repertoire.
For download
Polaris flyer
The Polaris tenor trombone (Bb/F/Eb) with all technical details – as a PDF to download.
Interested in the Polaris?
Vereinbaren Sie ein Probespiel im Store in Bückeburg – oder fragen Sie ein individuelles Angebot an.
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