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Bach’s LT42BO Stradivarius Professional F Attachment Trombone builds on Bach’s century of experience to deliver a truly exceptional horn. This pro-level symphonic tenor trombone features a yellow brass construction to produce a classic tone that sits well in any musical setting. That’s not all, however; the F attachment provides a comprehensive range of low tones and invites creative slide work. The open-wrap design also lessens wind resistance. The LT42BO also comes with three interchangeable threaded leadpipes that allow you to tailor the sound and feel of the instrument to your liking. Trombonists at Sweetwater think of the Bach LT42BO Stradivarius Professional F Attachment Trombone as a natural evolution of Bach’s storied tone and playability.





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F attachment with open wrap





Bach's team of engineers consider the F attachment as a vital component that contributes to the overall tone ? an attitude that's not shared by some of the other major manufacturers. Bach opted for an open wrap instead of the traditional closed wrap that has a reputation for choking tone and making it nigh on impossible to hit a C2 without using pedal tones. The open wrap and large bore diameter of 0.547 inches facilitate a playing experience that feels like the attachment isn’t even there. You’ll appreciate the ergonomically placed standard rotor valve and the spot-on intonation provided by the separate tuning slide.





1-piece, hand-hammered bell





Bach fitted the LT42BO 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 LT42BO 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 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 LT42BO Stradivarius Professional Tenor Trombone Features:


Tenor trombone with F attachment


Includes three interchangeable threaded leadpipes


Open-wrap design facilitates easy airflow


0.547-inch large bore provides a free blowing experience and a focused fundamental


8.5-inch hand-hammered yellow brass bell delivers a classic tone with plenty of warmth


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


Standard rotor valve for easy triggering


Lacquer finish is easy to maintain and looks great on stage


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