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Bach’s Most Modular Trombone Yet





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Significant innovations in brasswind design don’t happen overnight. But with the Bach A42X Professional Trombone, the F attachment will never be the same. This trigger trombone features Bach’s innovative Artisan X-wrap design that eliminates changes in resistance when you’re using the trigger. Beyond that, you get a 1-piece, detachable 8.5-inch yellow brass bell with a 42 taper and yellow brass slides. The A42X also includes three threaded leadpipes so you can change the character of your horn at a moment’s notice. Plus, you can take advantage of the modular design and customize the instrument to fit your unique needs like a glove. The Bach A42X’s design equips it to push the limits of performance from the very first note ? all it needs is you!





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Cutting-edge modular design





At Sweetwater, we greatly admire that all Bach Artisan trombones offer you the ability to customize and find your ideal sound concept. Almost every part of the instrument can be swapped out, including the bell, handslide, valve section, and tuning slide. For starters, the A42X includes three interchangeable leadpipes, each with a different taper and feel. The standard A42X comes with a 1-piece, 8.5-inch yellow brass bell that sings with a glorious, bright resonance. But if you’ve got a symphony gig coming up, just detach the bell and load up a gold brass bell.





Note: Want to build your own Artisan trombone? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to create a fully custom horn that matches your playing needs.





Rethinking the F attachment





The trombone was changed forever with the introduction of the F attachment in 1839. However, the additional range came with the cost of increased wind resistance ? until now. Bach’s team of expert brass designers spent years at the drawing table identifying the areas where traditional attachment designs constrict airflow. The fruit of their labors is an innovative attachment design dubbed “Artisan X Wrap.” This groundbreaking design allows the Bach A42X to deliver the same free-blowing feel no matter how often you’re using the trigger. It’s a difference that you must experience to believe.





42 versus 47 bell taper





Bach Artisan Stradivarius trombones come in options with either a 42 bell or a 47 bell. For decades, the 42 bell has provided the signature Bach orchestral sound, making it a favorite among veteran trombone artists. Its bell taper is more gradual, offering a bigger breadth and warmth of sound. On the other hand, the 47 bell has a more dramatic flared end, which gives the trombone more brilliance and power. With it, you’ll add a little extra sizzle and punch to your sound while staying true to the exceptional tone Bach trombones are known for. Each bell measures 8.5 inches in diameter, features a flat wire bead, and is available in either yellow brass or gold brass. Need more info? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700 to learn more and custom order a trombone to your exact specifications.





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 A42X Artisan Professional Tenor Trombone Features:


Professional tenor trombone with F attachment


Modular design allows for further customization


Detachable 8.5-inch yellow brass bell provides a bright, focused sound


X-shaped F attachment wrap lessens wind resistance for an even playing experience


Short-throw artisan rotor valve delivers an effortless action


Contoured rosewood thumb paddle for added comfort


Includes 3 interchangeable threaded leadpipes: 47, 42, 42O


Lacquer finish looks great under stage lighting


Ships with a Bach mouthpiece and wood case