Bach Stradivarius 12 Tenor

Starting at

$2,359

The model 12 has a .500” medium bore with a 7 1/2” one piece hand hammered yellow brass bell and tubular nickel silver body braces. The slides have a seamless chrome plated nickel silver inner slide, a yellow brass outer slide and a nickel silver hand grip. It also has a removable gold plated balance weight. Options include bell material and weight (gold brass, heavy, heavy gold brass, or “Sterling Plus”), an open gooseneck, silver or gold plated finish, and engraving. Slide options include a lightweight nickel silver outer slide and removable leadpipes. This instrument includes a Bach Cordura covered zippered wood shell case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpiece sizes.

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Features

The model 12 has a .500” medium boreTrombone bores are a measurement of the inside diameter of the inner slide tubes. As the bore size changes so does the bell design. The shape of the tapered surface, or rate of flare determines the characteristic sound of the instrument. Slow tapers yield bright tones, while fast tapers produce dark, warm sounds. Smaller bore trombones, having bells with slower rates of taper, produce a brighter jazz sound. Larger bore trombones, having bells with faster rates of taper, yield darker symphonic tone qualities. with a 7 1/2” one piece hand hammered yellow brass bellBach Stradivarius trombones are famous for their fullness of sound and projection. This is achieved by the use of one-piece construction, allowing for unrestricted vibration of the bell. In addition to the shape of the bell flare (rate of taper), the type and thickness of the bell material also affect the sound. Gold brass, softer and more red than the standard yellow brass due to a higher copper content (85% as opposed to 70%), results in a warm tone. Sterling Plus® bells (99.9% pure silver, seamless construction) create a full compliment of partials (overtones) in the tonal spectrum for a focused sound with great projection. For situations involving dark qualities or high dynamic levels without distortion, choose a heavyweight bell (in either yellow or gold brass). and tubular nickel silver body braces.

The slidesThe prefix “LT” before any Bach Stradivarius model number (such as LT16M) indicates a lightweight handslide. Some musicians prefer the feel and quick response of the lightweight slide. The weight has been reduced by using nickel silver tubing for the outer slides. In addition to the lighter weight, nickel silver tubing also resists corrosion. All Bach Stradivarius trombones not having an “LT” prefix feature regular weight slides made from brass tubing for outer slides. All models can be special ordered with lightweight nickel silver outer slides. Bach 42 series trombones can be customized with narrow handslides for playing comfort. have a seamless chrome plated nickel silver inner slide, a yellow brass outer slide and a nickel silver hand grip.

It also has a removable gold plated balance weight.

Options include bell material and weight (gold brass, heavy, heavy gold brass, or “Sterling Plus”), an open gooseneckThe venturi (constriction) and rate of taper in the mouthpipe affect the trombone's characteristic sound. Bach offers several mouthpipe options. Removable and interchangeable mouthpipes for 42 series large bore tenor trombones: standard – balanced resistance, focused sound; standard length/open venturi – less resistance, more flexible; long length/open venturi – very free blowing. Removable and interchangeable mouthpipes for Bach bass trombones: standard – balanced resistance, focused sound; short length/open venturi – less resistance, more flexible; mouthpiece holder only – most free blowing. The gooseneck, a section of pipe located immediately after the handslide section, serves as a “choke” to further balance the blowing resistance. The model LT16M features a more open gooseneck (i.e., less constriction), creating less resistance and more flexibility. The optional open gooseneck for the 42 series tenor trombones also results in a more open instrument., silver or gold plated finish, and engraving.

Slide options include a lightweight nickel silver outer slide and removable
leadpipesThe venturi (constriction) and rate of taper in the mouthpipe affect the trombone's characteristic sound. Bach offers several mouthpipe options. Removable and interchangeable mouthpipes for 42 series large bore tenor trombones: standard – balanced resistance, focused sound; standard length/open venturi – less resistance, more flexible; long length/open venturi – very free blowing. Removable and interchangeable mouthpipes for Bach bass trombones: standard – balanced resistance, focused sound; short length/open venturi – less resistance, more flexible; mouthpiece holder only – most free blowing. The gooseneck, a section of pipe located immediately after the handslide section, serves as a “choke” to further balance the blowing resistance. The model LT16M features a more open gooseneck (i.e., less constriction), creating less resistance and more flexibility. The optional open gooseneck for the 42 series tenor trombones also results in a more open instrument..

This instrument includes a Bach Cordura covered zippered wood shell case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpiece sizes.

Options

7 1/2" One Piece, Hand Hammered

Yellow Brass

Gold Brass

Heavy Yellow Brass

Heavy Gold Brass

Sterling Plus

None

.500” Medium

Seamless Chrome Plated Nickel Silver Inner Slide

Yellow Brass Outer Slide

Lightweight Nickel Silver Outer Slide

Nickel Silver Hand Grip

Silver Plated Finish

Gold Plated Finish

Open Gooseneck

Removable Leadpipes

Engraving