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Solo and symphonic trombonists who hold down the low-end arrangement can always use a little extra punch. To tackle any arrangement in your path, Sweetwater recommends the Bach 50B2 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone. From the moment you take it out of the case, you’ll marvel at its stunning handcrafted features and detail-oriented construction. The 50B2 has a large 0.562-inch main bore with a 9.5-inch yellow brass bell to deliver a pure, traditional symphonic sound. What’s more, it’s equipped with F and Eb attachments and dependent rotors, which help you grab extra-low notes. You’ll appreciate the traditional rotor valve’s mechanical linkage, which delivers consistent, solid triggering throughout the instrument’s life. If you’re looking for a dependable bass trombone, give the Bach 50B2 a shot!





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Dual dependent attachments





Bass trombones need an extensive low-end repertoire to be genuinely effective. And to hit those low notes, you can use the Bach 50B2’s dual dependent attachments. The F and Eb attachments give you the capability to chromatically hit every note down to low Bb. They come with traditional dependent rotors, which allow you to engage the Eb attachment once the F valve is already in use. The 0.562-inch bores and traditional wrap configuration give you just the right amount of resistance for instantaneous feedback. You can rely on the Bach 50B2 for greater tonal diversity.





9.5-inch yellow brass bell





Bach fitted the 50B2 with a 1-piece bell made of yellow brass. It flares out to an impressive 9.5 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. For robust low-end and clear highs, you can count on your 50B2 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 Stradivarius 50B2 Professional Bass Trombone Features:


Bass trombone with F and Eb attachments


9.5-inch yellow brass bell produces fathomless tones


0.562-inch bore makes it easier to hit low notes


Traditional wrap configuration provides a sleek, compact look


Standard rotor valve and mechanical linkage deliver reliable triggering for years to come


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


Lacquer finish is easy to maintain and looks great onstage


Includes Bach 1-1/2G mouthpiece and carrying case