The BTS Instrument Loan Scheme 2026 is now open for applications from young members.

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The BTS possesses 12 instruments which are available to our members age 25 and under.

• Conn 88H F/Bb tenor (#454805 TP)
• Conn 88H F/Bb tenor (#590359)
• Getzen Signature 2000 Custom Series USA Bb tenor (no serial Number)
• Rath R100 tenor (#10806/10773)
• Rath R400 F/Bb tenor (#40963)
• Vincent Bach Strad Model 42 F/Bb tenor (#905, Slide #23788)
• Vintage King 2B tenor (#203885 CA)
• Yamaha YSL-88GO F/Bb tenor (#420747 PM)
• Conn 62H bass (#590359)
• Rath R900 bass (#91514/91537)
• Rath R900 bass (#91574/91536)
• Voigt J-164N bass (#0920K2438 JVB)

Our second Conn 88H instrument has been kindly donated by the Halesworth Arts Festival, Suffolk in fond memory of trombonist Tony Parsons (1938 - 2019), the King 2B by Callum Au, the Yamaha by Peter Moore, the Voigt J-164 by Jürgen Voigt Brass, and the Rath R100 and R900s by an anonymous benefactor from the USA.

The scheme is aimed at any Member of the Society age 25 and under (on 1st Jan 2026) whose current circumstances prevent the purchase of the type of instrument required. The instruments listed are available now and the BTS welcomes applications.

Loans will be on a case-by-case basis, and for no longer than 12 months. Delivery or collection of instruments will be on a case-by-case basis and any carriage costs will be shared between the successful applicant and the BTS.

Potential borrowers are invited to apply for a loan trombone and are required to supply details of their current financial situation. Applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

We welcome applications for the instruments from 1 August 2026 with a deadline of 31 August.