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Alto Trombone
	Bach 39  Eb Alto Trombone   Key of Eb, .468" medium bore, 6.5" one piece yellow brass bell, chrome plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, clear lacquer, deluxe wood shell case. The 39 is one of the more popular altos on the market. Its sound is quite typical of an alto trombone, with a bias towards that of a small tenor trombone rather than a slide flugelhorn as is the case with many imported instruments. Click here for pricing and availability.
Small Bore "Jazz" Trombones
	Bach 12  Jazz Tenor Trombone   Key of Bb, .500" medium bore, 7-1/2" one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, removable gold-plated balance weight, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability.
	Bach 16  Jazz Tenor Trombone   Key of Bb, .495"/.509" dual bore, 7-1/2" one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, removable gold-plated balance weight, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability.
	Bach LT16M  Jazz Tenor Trombone   Key of Bb, .509" medium bore, 7-1/2" one-piece yellow brass bell, open gooseneck, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, lightweight nickel silver outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability.
Medium Bore Tenor Trombones
	Bach 36  Straight Tenor Trombone   36 series Bach Stradivarius tenor trombones feature .525" medium-large bore, 8" one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability.
	Bach 36B Series  Tenor Trombone w/F Attachment   36 series Bach Stradivarius tenor trombones feature .525" medium-large bore, 8" one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability. Variations on this model include: 36B - with standard F attachment (pictured). 36BO - with open wrap F attachment. Other popular options include: LT - Lightweight nickel-silver slide (prefix, as in LT36). G - Goldbrass bell (suffix, as in 36G).
Large Bore "Symphonic" Tenor Trombones
	Bach 42  Straight Tenor Trombone   42 series Bach Stradivarius tenor trombones feature .547" large bore, 8-1/2" one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability.
	Bach 42B Series  Symphonic Tenor Trombones w/F Attachment   The Bach 42 series trombones deliver a large symphonic sound that projects without distortion utilizing a .547" large bore design with an 8-1/2" one-piece, hand-hammered bell (yellow brass standard). Convertible models (42C and 42CO) offer the advantage of two instruments in one. Straight and F rotor sections can be interchanged by simply removing the tuning slide and loosening two adjusting screws. Open wrap models (42A, 42BO, 42CO, 42T) avoid sharp tubing bends for a more free blowing instrument. Traditional (or closed) wrap (42B, 42C) offers the advantage of compact design and additional bracing for strength and protection. Bach Stradivarius 42 series trombones can now be purchased with Thayer Valve systems (42T) which eliminate sharp crook tube bends within the rotor itself, allowing for a free and umimpeded flow of the air column. Specs: .547" large bore, 8-1/2" one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability. Variations on this model include: 42B - with traditional rotor and wrap. 42BO - with open wrap F attachment (pictured top left). 42A - with Hagman valve (pictured second on left). 42C - convertible (detachable F attachment) to straight 42. 42CO - convertible open wrap (pictured fourth on left in box). 42T - with Thayer axial flow valve (pictured bottom on left). NEW! LT42TG50 - Jay Friedman model w/Thayer valve, lightweight goldbrass bell and lightweight 562 bore bass slide. Other popular options include: LT - Lightweight nickel-silver slide (prefix, as in LT42). G - Goldbrass bell (suffix, as in 42G). Rotor Valve Thayer Valve Hagman Valve
Bass Trombones
	Bach 50B Series  Bass Trombone   All Bach Stradivarius bass trombones feature a 0.562" large bore, a one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, a genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece and deluxe model 1865 wood shell case. Options include a gold brass bell (add "G" to the model number), a 10.5" bell (add "L"), or heavy weight bell (add "H") or any combination. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability. Variations on this model include: 50A - with Hagman valve and open wrap. 50B - with traditional rotor and wrap. 50BO - with traditional rotor and open wrap (pictured at top left) 50T - with Thayer axial-flow valve. (pictured at bottom left). Other popular options include: LT - Lightweight nickel-silver slide (prefix, as in LT50T). G - Goldbrass bell (suffix, as in 50TG).
	Bach 50B2 Series  Bass Trombone   All Bach Stradivarius bass trombones feature a 0.562" large bore, a one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, a genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece and deluxe model 1865 wood shell case. Options include a gold brass bell (add "G" to the model number), a 10.5" bell (add "L"), or heavy weight bell (add "H") or any combination. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability. Variations on this model include: 50B2 - with traditional rotors and wraps. 50B2O - with traditional rotors and open wraps (pictured).
	Bach 50B3 Series  Bass Trombone   All Bach Stradivarius bass trombones feature a 0.562" large bore, a one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, a genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece and deluxe model 1865 wood shell case. Options include a gold brass bell (add "G" to the model number), a 10.5" bell (add "L"), or heavy weight bell (add "H") or any combination. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability. Variations on this model include: 50A3 - with Hagman valves and open wraps. 50B3 - with traditional rotors and wraps. 50B3O - with traditional rotors and open wraps (pictured top left). 50T3 - Thayer axial-flow valves (pictured bottom left). Other popular options include: LT - Lightweight nickel-silver slide (prefix, as in LT50T3). G - Goldbrass bell (suffix, as in 50T3G).
	Bach 50T Series  Bass Trombone   The "T" series Bach bass trombones all feature the Thayer Axial Flow valve in the bell section, instead of traditional valve rotors. This valve design revolutionized the trombone beginning in the middle 1980's, and has been a popular option for pro players ever since. The valve's unique design, coupled with standard open wrap valve tubing, prevents constriction of the airflow and thus makes the horn more even throughout the valve register and easier to blow. Each also features a 0.562" large bore, a one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, a genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece and deluxe model 1865 wood shell case. Options include a gold brass bell (add "G" to the model number), a 10.5" bell (add "L"), or heavy weight bell (add "H") or any combination. See Bach Trombone Options below to additional available options. Click here for pricing and availability. Variations on this model include: 50T - with Thayer axial-flow valve. (pictured at top left). 50T3 - with dual Thayer axial-flow valves. (pictured at bottom left).
Options for Bach Trombones
Bell Options	Gold Brass   Goldbrass bells are made with additional copper in the mix (85% vs. 70%), shading the color of the metal more towards gold than yellow, but not to the extent that the bell could be called "rose" or "red" brass. No gold is actually used in making the bell, rather the term describes the appearance, not the actual material. The results are a warmer sound for solo and close mic work, with slightly less carrying power in symphonic situations than that offered by the standard yellow brass bell. Keep in mind that this topic has been widely debated, and there is only a general consensus on the effects of the bell material. The Goldbrass option can be combined with the Heavy Brass option (below). Goldbrass belled horns are designated with a "G" suffix in the model number (i.e. "42BG").
	Heavy Brass   Bell is made with thicker brass than normal. This option is available on yellow brass and gold brass (G) bells. Although there is no absolute consensus on the effects of using a heavy guage bell, the general feeling is that the instrument is more "dark," more powerful and less likely to break up or produce "edge" at loud dynamics. The offsets are that the horn may be less responsive and may be a little "dead" at lower dynamics or in intimate solo work. This in addition to a heavier horn, which is a consideration for those prone to discomfort in the left hand. Heavy guage belled horns are designated with an "H" suffix in the model number (i.e. "42BH").
	Sterling Plus   Available on models LT8, 12, 16, LT16M, 36 and 42 series horns. Bell is made with 99.9% pure Sterling silver in a seamless contruction. In general, a Sterling Plus bell offers a brighter sound, clear and focused, one that emphasizes the upper harmonics without making for too much "edge." This material would not be a good choice for a symphonic setting, but works well in jazz, commercial, solo and some band work. Sterling Plus bells are designated with a "Z" suffix in the model number (i.e. "42BZ").
	Bell Engraving   Bach offers three patterns of bell engraving, "standard," "anniversary," and "deluxe." Each is somewhat ornate and compliments the instrument's appearance nicely. In addition, custom wording can be added. Bell engraving, while not providing any mechanical performance benefits, does enhance the beauty of the instrument and often pride of ownership, which in turn might make for a different mental approach to the instrument (tennis, anyone?), and thus a better performance. That's quite a reach, but hey, as they say in New York, "ya nevah know."
	Large Bell (basses only)   Available on 50 series basses only. This option replaces the standard 9.5" bell with a larger 10.5" model. Although larger at the flare, the throat geometry is such that the sound is generally characterized as "bright" with a significant increase in "edge" and loss of projection. Most players will opt for the standard 9.5" bell owing to its famous dark, compact and powerful sound, the sound Bach's are known for. Large bells horns are designated with a "L" suffix in the model number (i.e. "50BL").
Slide Options	Lightweight Slide   Although lighter and faster than a traditional brass slide, Bach's lightweight slides are actually also more durable. This is due to the fact that the slide tubes are made from nickel silver, which is harder than brass, and thus able to resist dents and bends better. Nickel silver is also more resistant to corrosion, furthering quickness. All models with the letters "LT" in the model number come stock with a lightweight slide. The "LT" slide is available as an option on all other models. Performance results are varied, with a slight majority of players feeling the lightweight slide adds "brilliance" or makes the instrument more "bright." However, many symphonic players routinely use the LT as their basic slide.
	Narrow Slide   Available on 42 series only. The slide tubes are spaced closer together than usual. Some players prefer this spacing as Bach 42 slides are very wide when compared to other large symphonic bore tenor trombones, especially Conn 8H's and 88H's. There is no performance advantage or disadvantage of which we are aware.
Other Options	Open Gooseneck   The gooseneck is the pipe immediately following the handslide section. It serves a role in balancing the instrument's resistance. The LT16M comes stock with an open gooseneck. This feature is available as an option on 42 series tenors. The performance advantage of an open gooseneck is slightly less resistance and more flexibility (according to the Bach catalog). When resistance is lowered, typically the sound holds together better at extremely loud dynamics, the tradeoff often being less focus at low dynamics.
	Silver Plating   Any Bach trombone can be ordered with silver plating instead of the standard lacquer finish. A silver plated instrument creates a more clear and bright tone than a similar lacquered brass model. Silver plated trombones are most often found in concert band, jazz and commercial venues. They are rarely seen in symphonic settings.
	Removeable Leadpipes, Set of 3   Available on 42 series tenors and 50 series basses. Each leadpipe in the set is tailored for a different performance characteristic. The leadpipes included in the set are, for the 42 series tenors, a V42S, V42SO and V42LO. For bass trombones, the models include V50S, V50XO, and V50XX. (These model numbers are Hickey's own. Each leadpipe is described below.) The shape of the leadpipe has a great deal to do with the way the instrument performs, indeed many would say it has everything to do with the character of the horn. Being able to change the pipe is a fast way to alter the fundamental playing characteristics of the instrument without the need for a gas torch, flux and solder. For most artists, the intent of a triple set of leadpipes is not that they will be changed often or depending on the situation. Instead, usually one pipe is chosen from the set as the one best suited to the artist's physique and performance style, after an extended trial period. That leadpipe often becomes the "default" pipe with the others placed in storage for occassional use. Your mileage may vary, blah, blah, blah. V42S - standard pipe for the 42 series tenors. V42SO - standard length pipe with more open venturi (wider diameter at the "pinch") for less resistance and more flexibility. V42LO - long length with open venturi, for a very free-blowing instrument. V50S - standard leadpipe for 50 series basses. V50XO - short length, open venturi for less resistance and more flexibility. V50XX - no venturi tube, mouthpiece receiver only, for playing on a "leadpipeless" horn that's very free blowing with little focus.
50B3 Low D Slide	Bass Trombone Tuning Slides   Each 50x3 series bass trombone (50B3, 50A3, 50T3, etc.) comes setup in "Bb/F/Gb/D" tuning. This is the tuning system most players use, and means that the first trigger alone is tuned to F, the second trigger alone is tuned to Gb (one half step above the F trigger) and both triggers together produce low D. This setup gives low D in first position, low C in 4th, and low B in flat 5th. The 50B2 series is tuned "Bb/F/Eb," where the second valve (which must be used in combination with the first) is tuned to Eb. This system places low Eb in first position, low D roughly in 2nd, and B in 7th. Additional tuning slides can be purchased to change these default setups. They are as follows: 50B3 & 50B3O - G slide. Replaces the stock second valve slide. This slide is a half-step shorter and thus gives G in first position when used by itself, instead of Gb (Gb2). Combination of both valves gives low Eb in first position (instead of low D). Because this slide is shorter, it places low B (B1) in 7th position instead of flat 5th. Catalog number 48285 (traditional wrap) or 48291 (open wrap). To see pricing or to order, click here. 50B3 & 50B3O - Low D slide. Replaces the stock second valve slide. This slide is a major third (diminished fourth) lower than stock, placing low D (D2) in first position when used by itself, instead of Gb (Gb2). Catalog number 48286 (traditional wrap) or 48292 (open wrap). To see pricing or to order, click here. 50B3 & 50B3O - Low C slide. Replaces the stock second valve slide. This slide is a tritone (diminished fifth) lower than stock, placing low C (C2) in first position when used by itself, instead of Gb (Gb2). Catalog number 48287 (traditional wrap) or 48293 (open wrap). To see pricing or to order, click here. 50B2 & 50B2O - combination slide. Replaces the stock second valve slide. Gives low D/Eb or D/Db instead of Eb with both valves operated. Catalog number 48290 (traditional wrap) or 48296 (open wrap). To see pricing or to order, click here.