Trombone
pBone (Pink)
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The pBone PBONE1P is the purple-finish version of pInstruments' original plastic Bb tenor trombone, built from ABS plastic and fiberglass to weigh about 800 grams - roughly half a brass trombone - while keeping the same bore, bell and slide construction as the rest of the pBone range.
About the pBone (Pink)
Like the rest of the pBone line, the PBONE1P combines an ABS plastic body and bell section with fiberglass inner and outer handslide tubes fitted with brass stockings, built to the standard dimensions of an entry-level trombone: a .500-inch bore, small shank and an 8-inch bell. It also carries a lockable slide and a water key, features that keep the instrument practical for everyday school use rather than just a novelty. At 1.8 lbs it weighs roughly half what a comparable brass tenor trombone does. The handslide is self-lapping, meaning its action is designed to smooth out through regular use rather than needing a technician's break-in. It ships with a fabric carrying bag and two plastic mouthpieces - a 6.5AL and an 11C - covering a couple of different preferences out of the box, while remaining compatible with any standard small-shank metal mouthpiece if a player wants to switch later. Marketed by retailers as the world's best-selling beginner trombone, the PBONE1P is set apart from its siblings only by its purple finish; bore, bell and slide construction are identical across the color range.
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Sound character of the pBone (Pink)
Despite being built almost entirely from plastic, the pBone is repeatedly described as sounding remarkably close to a genuine brass trombone - full enough to work in general music class, jazz band, pop band and marching settings alike, rather than coming across as a toy-like approximation of the real thing.
What owners of the pBone (Pink) say
Customer reviews across retailers for this pBone line lean positive overall, with the tone and out-of-the-box playability drawing the most praise - more than one reviewer notes surprise at how much it actually sounds like a real trombone given the plastic build. The one consistent gripe is the slide: a bit noisy and stiff on new units, though that's framed by the maker as a feature that improves with use rather than a flaw, and reviewers who've played theirs in report the action loosening up over time.
Playability & handling of the pBone (Pink)
The light plastic build and roughly half-weight construction compared to a brass trombone are consistently credited with making the instrument easy to hold and play, which supports good posture especially for younger or smaller students. Retailer customer reviews for this line describe a sound and out-of-the-box playability remarkably close to a real brass trombone - a notable result for an instrument built almost entirely from plastic. The recurring complaint centers on the slide: several owners describe it as noisy and a bit stiff on a fresh, unplayed unit, which lines up with the maker's own claim that the self-lapping slide needs regular use to smooth out. The light weight is consistently welcomed by younger players and anyone who struggles with the heft of a metal trombone.
Recommended accessories & strings for the pBone (Pink)
Two plastic mouthpieces - a 6.5AL and an 11C - come included, covering a reasonable range of preferences right out of the box, with a later switch to a standard small-shank metal mouthpiece possible just like on the rest of the pBone range. Standard slide oil applied to the fiberglass-and-brass slide combination, plus occasional cleaning with warm water, is all the maintenance this instrument needs. The included fabric carrying bag is adequate given how robust the plastic construction is; a hard case isn't necessary.
Technical data for the pBone (Pink)
| Body/bell | ABS plastic, purple finish |
|---|---|
| Handslide | Fiberglass inner and outer tubes with brass stockings, self-lapping, lockable |
| Bore | 0.500 inches |
| Bell | 8 inches |
| Weight | Approx. 1.8 lbs / 800 g |
| Key | Bb tenor, small shank |
| Water key | Yes |
| Mouthpiece | Two included (6.5AL and 11C), standard small-shank metal mouthpieces also compatible |
| Case | Fabric carrying bag included |
The history of the pBone (Pink)
pBone's pink finish is part of a color range designed to make a first trombone feel welcoming and fun to as many young beginners as possible.
About pBone as a manufacturer
The PBONE1P belongs to the same pInstruments range founded in 2010 by UK trombonists Simon Hogg and Steven Greenall, who turned to instrument design after growing frustrated with how heavy, costly and fragile conventional brass instruments could be for young players. The original pBone won Best in Show at NAMM in 2012, success that led the company to expand into the pTrumpet, pBuzz, pCornet and eventually the hybrid hyTech trumpet. Trombonist Jiggs Whigham backed and invested in the brand early on, which is why every pBone tenor trombone - including this purple version - carries his name. Since 2020, the brand has also held an independent carbon-neutral certification, keeping sustainability alongside affordability as a core part of its identity.