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The Bach 42 has been a mainstay in professional circles since it first hit the market. In fact, generations of musicians 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. You'll appreciate the horn’s premium features, including a 1-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell for hall-filling projection along with a 0.547-inch large bore for abundant airflow. On top of that, the 42 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 42 for its ability to fit into any style, setting, and visual presentation. Think of the 42 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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1-piece, hand-hammered bell





Bach fitted the 42 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 42 to get you there.





Balanced slide design yields effortless playability





Playability is one of the most important considerations when purchasing a new trombone. The Bach 42 trombone features a yellow brass outer slide paired with a chrome-plated nickel silver inner slide. How do we know it plays like a dream, you ask? Our brass technicians inspect every trombone slide for alignment and give the slide a quick play test before polishing it to a factory-fresh sheen. Thanks to Sweetwater’s groundbreaking 40-point brass inspection process, you can be assured that this Bach 42 exceeds expectations straight out of the case.





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 42 Stradivarius Professional Trombone Features:


Bb tenor trombone for seasoned professionals


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


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 onstage


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