Bach Small Shank Tenor Trombone Mouthpiece

Description

• Model No. / Depth of Cup / Approx. Cup Dia. / Rim Shape / Description
• 3 / Medium deep / 26.26 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / Extra-large cup for players with a robust embouchure.
• 4 / Medium / 26.00 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / Very large cup; principally used by players having healthy, strong embouchures.
• 4C / Medium shallow / 25.75 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / Large cup with a brilliant tone. Requires a powerful, natural embouchure.
• 5 / Medium / 25.50 mm / Medium wide, semi-flat. / For players with good, natural embouchures. Rather large cup. Produces a full, mellow, sonorous tone.
• 5G / Deep / 25.50 mm / Slightly wider, gradually lowered to outside. / Same as No.350-5 except for .276″ throat and #429 backbore
• (same as No.341-5G but with small shank).
• 5GB / Deep / 25.50 mm / Medium thin, very well rounded. / Same as No.350-5 except for thin rim (same as No.341-5G but with small shank).
• 5GS / Medium / 25.50 mm / Medium wide, semi-flat. / Same as No. 5 but with larger “G” throat and #420 backbore.
• 6 / Medium / 25.50 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / Fairly large cup. For players with a strong embouchure. Full, solid, mellow tone..
• 6-1/2A / Medium deep / 25.40 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / Slightly larger than medium with standard-size throat and backbore. Rich, compact tone of large volume.
• 6-1/2AL / Medium deep / 25.40 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / The same rim and cup as No. 6-1/2A, but with a larger “G” throat and #420 backbore for trombonists who strive for a Teutonic tone quality. Recommended for euphonium players who desire a round, mellow tone of great carrying power and substantial volume.
• 6-1/2AM / Medium deep / 25.40 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / Symphonic model tenor trombone mouthpiece features the same cup and rim as No.612A, but with symphonic “F” throat and #413 backbore.
• 6-34C / Medium shallow / 25.00 mm / Medium wide, well rounded. / Produces a full, clear, rather brilliant timbre. For trombonists with good, well-trained embouchures.
• 7 / Medium / 24.75 mm / Medium wide, not too sharp. / The ideal mouthpiece for the artist desiring a beautiful, ringing tone with sufficient volume for melody playing.
• 7C / Medium shallow / 24.75 mm / Medium wide, not too sharp. / Large cup; bright, lively C trumpet tone. For players with a normal embouchure.
• 8 / Medium / 24.75 mm / Slightly wide and flat. / Corresponds in cup design with No. 7, but with a wider rim. Players with heavier lips prefer this model.
• 8-1/2BW / Medium shallow / 24.75 mm / Very wide, well rounded. / For players with heavy lips who need support to prevent the rim from digging. Well liked by musicians who do strenuous work. Produces lively, brilliant tone with easy high register.
• 9 / Medium deep / 24.72 mm / Medium wide. / Possesses a beautiful, rich, rather mellow timbre.
• 11 / Medium deep / 24.70 mm / Medium wide. / Same style as No. 9 but slightly smaller. Produces a magnificent round tone of great carrying power. An excellent model for euphonium and baritone players.
• 11C / Medium shallow / 24.70 mm / Medium wide. / Same size as No. 11 but with a medium shallow cup for a brilliant ringing tone of large volume.
• 12 / Medium / 24.50 mm / Medium wide. / An excellent all-around mouthpiece. Combines a fine, solid, dark tone, excellent flexibility, great volume and easy response.
• 12C / Medium / 24.50 mm / Medium wide. / Same size and rim as No.12 but with a more brilliant, crisp tone. The best selling model for all-around playing.
• 12E / Very shallow / 24.50 mm / Medium wide. / This model, designed principally for E-flat alto trombone, can be used on B-flat trombone or bass trumpet when a brilliant, brassy tone is desirable. Also recommended for use in the extreme high register.
• 14D / Shallow / 24.50 mm / Medium wide. / Well suited for playing in the high register. Very effective for coloratura work.
• 14-1/2D / Shallow / 24.50 mm / Medium wide. / Small, shallow cup and wider rim aid the high register while producing a clear, lively tone.
• 15 / Medium deep / 24.40 mm / Medium wide. / A full-toned mouthpiece of mellow timbre.
• 15C / Medium shallow / 24.40 mm / Medium wide. / Medium shallow cup produces a clear, lively tone. Players with thin lips or weak embouchures will find it helpful.
• 15CW / Medium shallow / 24.40 mm / Very wide, well rounded. / Designed for great brilliancy and resistance to facilitate the very high tones. The wide cushion rim distributes pressurean advantage to players with soft, fleshy lips.
• 15D / Shallow / 24.40 mm / Medium wide. / Has a rim similar to No. 15C but the shallower cup produces a clear, crisp tone, effective in the extreme high register.
• 15E / Very shallow / 24.40 mm / Medium wide. / Designed for E-flat alto trombone but used also by players who continually play in the extreme high register. Also used for bass trumpet where a martial tone quality is desired.
• 15EW / Very shallow / 24.30 mm / Extra wide cushion, well rounded. / The choice of artists who play in the extreme high register for long hours. Produces a brilliant, piercing tone.
• 17 / Medium / 24.20 mm / Medium wide. / A rather small mouthpiece for all-around work by players with a small mouth or weak lips. Produces a mellow tone.
• 17C / Medium shallow / 24.20 mm / Medium wide. / Produces a clear, brilliant tone; requires little effort to play. Good for players with a small mouth and weak lips.
• 17D / Shallow / 24.20 mm / Medium wide. / For trombone players who play continually in the high register and need a brilliant tone with much resistance.
• 18 / Medium / 24.20 mm / Fairly wide, flat. / Same cup as No. 17 but with a wider, flatter rim.
• 18C / Medium shallow / 24.20 mm / Fairly wide, flat. / The same cup diameter as No. 18 but slightly shallower, producing a brighter, crisper tone.
• 18D / Shallow / 24.20 mm / Fairly wide, well rounded. / Playing results are similar to No. 17D but with a wider, more rounded rim.
• 19 / Medium deep, V-Shaped cup / 24.00 mm / Medium wide, fairly flat. / Primarily designed for a rather mellow, velvety tone.
• 22 / Medium / 23.92 mm / Medium wide. / This small mouthpiece is used by players of the English or Italian school, and for tenor horn and very small bore trombones.
• 22C / Medium shallow / 23.92 mm / Medium wide. / The small and shallow cup is well suited for bass trumpet but is also used on the small bore valve trombones popular in some Latin countries.
• 22D / Shallow / 23.92 mm / Medium wide, slightly rounded. / This model was originally designed for bass trumpet which requires a brilliant, penetrating tone of martial character.

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