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The Bach 42B has been a mainstay in professional circles since it first hit the market. In fact, generations of players have trusted their tone to this tenor trombone. This professional symphonic horn is constructed from yellow brass to give you a classic tone with a generous serving of low-end presence and treble detail. Thanks to the traditional wrap F attachment, this elegant trombone is well suited for pit orchestras and other confined playing spaces. It has a standard rotary valve that enables alternate positions and a whole universe of creative slide work ? especially during technically demanding passages. You'll appreciate the premium features, including a 1-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell for hall-filling projection along with a large bore for easier blowing. On top of that, the 42B has a chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide and a yellow brass outer slide for speedy slurs and groovy glissandos. Players of all types choose the 42B for its ability to fit into any style, setting, and visual presentation. Think of the 42B as a sonic paintbrush ? all you have to do is pick it up and apply it to your musical canvas for amazingly expressive results.





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F attachment with traditional wrap





You don't need us to tell you how useful an F attachment is to advanced and professional players. Bach's blended team of professional musicians and designers engineered this traditional wrap attachment to assist the player in reaching their full playing potential. The traditional wrap design ? commonly called a closed wrap ? uses a clever network of bends and twists to fit comfortably within the bell section. This saves the delicate slides from scratches and dents while keeping the overall design very compact. Like the 42B, traditional wrap trombones are the horn of choice for advanced marching players and pit players alike. The 42B's large bore diameter of 0.547 inches helps negate the slight blowing resistance introduced by the traditional wrap's extra bends. Finally, you'll appreciate the standard rotor valve and ultra-durable mechanical linkage.





1-piece, hand-hammered bell





Bach fitted the 42B with a 1-piece bell made of yellow brass. It flares out to an impressive 8.5 inches for robust projection needed in big band and pit band settings. The craftspeople at Bach hammer the bell by hand to ensure it delivers the sound that’s defined symphonic trombone for decades. Providing a cutting and resonant tone, the yellow brass also has a reputation for reacting favorably to a player's unique style.And the most skilled trombonists here at Sweetwater can even make their yellow brass horns sound brighter or darker to perfectly fit into any arrangement. For robust low end and clear highs, you can count on your 42B to get you there.





Bach: the professional choice





Often copied but never truly imitated, Bach trombones are the choice of players worldwide. Vincent Bach founded Bach brass in 1918 after a mouthpiece repair went wrong. By 1928, Bach introduced trombones into his lineup. Bach’s famous trombone designs stemmed from a combination of his musical know-how and his engineering talent. He successfully identified what he needed from a trombone and set about creating an instrument that could solve the unique issues experienced by trombone players ? and he never looked back. More than a century later, Bach instruments are proudly crafted in Elkhart, Indiana, to the same lofty standards as those from the ’20s and ’30s.





Bach 42B Tenor Trombone Features:


Tenor trombone with F attachment


8.5-inch hand-hammered yellow brass bell delivers a warm tone


Traditional wrap F attachment enables alternate slide positions and efficient playing


Standard rotor valve for easy triggering


0.547-inch large bore for free blowing and a clear fundamental


Yellow brass outer slide and chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide enables quick action


Lacquer finish is easy to maintain and looks great on stage


Includes Bach 6-1/2HA mouthpiece and wood case