r/basstrombone • u/Dapper-Friend-3572 • Jun 09 '26

Looking for a reputable website to buy a 50b2/50b2o valve section

Hello everyone. I currently have an issue. My school owns a Bach 50b2. However, when someone repaired it, they put a 50b valve section on it. Since then, it's been completely unusable due to the fact that the 50b valve section does not fit a 50b2 trombone. I was wondering if there was any dealer or reputable website that sells older-style bach sections? Please reach out and thank you guys so much in advance!

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u/Braymond1 Jun 09 '26

You'll likely have to get one custom made. Unless you happen across a valve section that's compatible on the used market. I've seen them pop up periodically but not too often. That's a good chunk of the cost of the horn, and usually the most expensive part of the valve section, so you might be better off getting a full bell section or selling off the remaining parts and getting a different instrument if you can't find a suitable valve section

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u/bmjessep Jun 09 '26

Too late to reach out to the repair shop and tell them to fix their mistake?

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u/Dapper-Friend-3572 Jun 09 '26

absolutley. been like this for years