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Dark, Rounded German Trombone Sounds





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Megatone Series mouthpieces, like the Bach 6-1/2AL, sport identical internal profiles as their standard series counterparts with extra mass on the outside. The added material helps to impart a darker tone than standard models. Trombonists who require a strong fundamental tone and carrying power that blends well with the rest of the orchestra gravitate to the Bach Megatone 6-1/2AL. Within the mouthpiece’s small shank, the 0.265-inch throat and #420 backbore team to deliver a sound that’s perfectly suited to the rounded, mellow sounds of the Teutonic (German) tradition. Players rave about the uber-comfortable medium-wide rim shape that works to improve endurance. If you’re regularly performing pieces that require a consistent smooth sound, be sure to add a Bach Megatone 6-1/2AL to your mouthpiece collection.





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Before designing his first instrument, Vincent “Bach” Schrotenbach created custom mouthpieces for brass players. In the ensuing decade, the Vincent Bach corporation has introduced renowned designs played around the world. Sweetwater is proud to now offer these legendary mouthpieces to the public, with a wide variety of models sporting different cup depths, diameters, and shapes to fit each player’s unique style. Whether it be a student model or an advanced design, Bach brass mouthpieces will deliver consistent results each time they’re fitted into the leadpipe. Not sure where to start? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today to find your perfect mouthpiece.





Bach Megatone Small Shank Trombone Mouthpiece ? 6-1/2AL Features:


Medium-deep depth, 25.40mm diameter, and medium-wide rim shape


Small shank for use with small bore tenor trombones, euphoniums, and baritones


0.265-inch throat and #420 backbore encourage a rounded “Teutonic” quality


Well-rounded rim delivers comfort for the entire performance


High-mass, larger-throat construction for a darker tone and distortion-free performance at higher dynamic levels