Bach 350 Classic Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece

Model

Cup Diameter

Cup Depth

3

26.26mm

Medium Deep

Medium wide rim, well rounded. Extra large cup for players with a robust embouchure.

4

26.00mm

Medium

Medium wide rim, well rounded. Very large cup; principally used by players having healthy, strong embouchures.

4C

25.75mm

Medium Shallow

Medium wide rim, well rounded. Large cup with a brilliant tone. Requires a powerful, natural embouchure.

5

25.50mm

Medium

Medium wide rim, semi-flat. For players with good, natural embouchure. Rather large cup. Produces a full, mellow, sonorous tone.

5G

25.50mm

Deep

Medium wide rim, semi-flat. Same as #5 except for 0.276” throat and #429 backbore.

5GB

25.50mm

Deep

Medium thin rim, very well rounded. Same as 5G but with a thin, rounded rim.  Created for Thomas Beversdorf of Indiana University.

5GS

25.50mm

Medium

Medium wide rim, semi-flat. Same as #5 but with larger “G” throat and #420 backbore.

6

25.50mm

Medium

Medium wide rim, well rounded. Fairly large cup. For players with a strong embouchure. Full, solid, mellow tone.

6 1/2A

25.40mm

Medium Deep

Medium wide rim, well rounded. Slightly larger than medium with standard-size throat and backbore. Rich, compact tone of large volume.

6 1/2AL

25.40mm

Medium Deep

Medium wide rim, well rounded. The same rim and cup as 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

25.40mm

Medium Deep

Medium wide rim, well rounded. Symphonic model tenor trombone mouthpiece features the same cup and rim as 6 1/2A, but with symphonic “F” throat and #413 backbore.

6 3/4C

25.00mm

Medium Shallow

Medium wide rim, well rounded. Produces a full, clear, rather brilliant timbre. For trombonists with good, well-trained embouchures. Useful for trombonists doing lead work but who prefer a wider cup diameter.

7

24.75mm

Medium

Medium wide rim, not too sharp. The ideal mouthpiece for the artist desiring a beautiful, ringing tone with sufficient volume for melody playing. Deeper version of the 7C.

7C

24.75mm

Medium Shallow

Medium wide rim, not too sharp. Designed for players who prefer a medium-large cup to assure a large volume of tone. The rather shallow cup produces great brilliance.

8

24.75mm

Medium

Slightly wide and flat rim. Corresponds in cup design with 7, but with a wider rim. Players with heavier lips prefer this model.

9

24.72mm

Medium Deep

Medium wide rim. Possesses a beautiful, rich, rather mellow timbre.

11

24.70mm

Medium Deep

Medium wide rim. Same style as 9 but slightly smaller. Produces a magnificent round tone of great carrying power. An excellent model for euphonium and baritone players seeking a smaller size with full tone.

11C

24.70mm

Medium Shallow

Same as 11 but with a medium shallow cup for a brilliant ringing tone of large volume. Popular with lead players.

12

24.50mm

Medium

Medium wide rim. An excellent all around mouthpiece. Combines a fine, solid, dark tone, excellent flexibility, great volume and easy response.

12C

24.50mm

Medium

Medium wide rim. Same size and rim as 12 but with a more brilliant, crisp tone. Best selling model, often used by students. Popular with lead players and for alto trombone.

12E

24.50mm

Very Shallow

Medium wide rim. This model, designed principally for Eb alto trombone, can be used on Bb trombone or bass trumpet when a brilliant, brassy tone is desirable. Useful in the extreme high register.