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A Player-focused Modular System for Trombone





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A good horn is designed to fit the player ? not the other way around. That’s why Bach created the Artisan trombone collection. As an entirely modular system, the Artisan collection helps players customize a trombone to suit their needs and even offers several curated options, such as the A47I. Made for ensemble and solo trombonists who want a massive, warm sound, the A47I incorporates all the right features to give you that symphonic sound, such as an 8.5-inch hand-hammered brass bell for outstanding resonance and projection; a new reverse tuning slide for a more open response; and a large, 0.547-inch large bore for deep, rich tone. Moreover, the A47I displays a stunning engraving that distinguishes your horn from the rest. Bring your low brass dreams to life with the Bach A47I Stradivarius Artisan trombone, a luxurious horn that feels tailored to you!





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A compelling development in the Stradivarius series





Bach’s Artisan trombone collection represents a shift toward player-focused design. It allows players to achieve a more personalized sound by choosing an instrument based on their desired combination of modular components. As such, the A47I boasts a straight gooseneck, a large bore, an 8.5-inch hand-hammered brass bell for outstanding resonance and projection, and a new reverse tuning slide for open response. It also features the company’s patented Infinity valve, an open wrap axial flow valve system for improved control across the instrument’s range. Still, with the Artisan collection’s expansive selection of modular components, players can incorporate other valve sections without hassle. The A47I is just one popular customization of many ? explicitly curated for players looking for a brilliant sound and rapid response.





Balanced slide design yields effortless playability





Like all of Bach’s professional trombones, the A47I is equipped with a balanced slide design ? comprising a yellow brass outer slide and nickel silver inner slide ? that yields unparalleled fluidity in your sound and physical technique. And thanks to Sweetwater’s 40-point Band and Orchestra Inspection, you can rest assured that your trombone slide has been tested for proper alignment, ensuring your A47I arrives in tip-top shape and stays that way for years to come.





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 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 A47I Stradivarius Artisan Infinity Valve Trombone Features:


Bb professional trombone with deluxe Artisan bell engraving


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


Open wrap F attachment with an Infinity axial flow valve


0.547-inch large bore provides a deep, rich tone


New reverse tuning slide design delivers an open-blowing feel


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


Lacquer finish is easy to maintain and looks great onstage


Includes wood case for storage and safekeeping during travel