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Small Shank Trombone 6-1/2AL Mouthpiece

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Overview
The Small Shank Tenor Trombone Mouthpiece 6-1/2AL is a high-quality mouthpiece designed specifically for tenor trombone players. This mouthpiece offers a versatile and balanced design that caters to a wide range of musical styles and playing preferences.

Crafted with precision, the 6-1/2AL mouthpiece features a small shank size that is compatible with most tenor trombones. It is constructed from durable and long-lasting materials, ensuring reliability and consistent performance.

The 6-1/2AL mouthpiece offers a comfortable and ergonomic design, allowing for optimal control and ease of playability. Its medium-large cup diameter strikes a balance between a rich, full sound and the ability to produce clear and defined articulation.

With its deep cup depth and medium-wide rim shape, the 6-1/2AL mouthpiece provides excellent projection and a warm tone. It is suitable for both solo and ensemble playing, making it a versatile choice for trombonists of all skill levels.

This mouthpiece is part of a larger family collection and cannot have a specific description for only this one size.
Bach mouthpieces have long been a standard of design and features for all mouthpiece makers. The Bach small shank trombone mouthpiece comes from the designs by Vincent Bach and building from his personal experience as a brass player. These mouthpieces have been created to allow a player to maximize flexibility and range to bring out the best performance from their instrument.

Each Bach trombone mouthpiece not only offers a distinctive combination of cup depth, cup diameter and rim shape to meet the needs of a variety of musical styles but also the physical embouchure characteristics of the player. No matter your playing style, Bach mouthpieces meet the needs of the player from student to professional.
Available in a wide range of sizes, each of these Bach trombone mouthpieces are available with a small mouthpiece shank to fit tenor trombones, alto trombones, baritone horns and some models of euphoniums and has a silver plate finish.

Variety of cup diameter, cup depth and rim shapes available

Small shank mouthpiece for use with tenor trombones, alto trombones, baritone horns and some models of euphoniums.

Features

Model No. / Depth of Cup / Approx. Cup Dia. / Rim Shape / Description
  • 3: Medium Deep; 26.26 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. Extra-large cup for players with a robust embouchure.
  • 4: Medium; 26.00 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. Very large cup; principally used by players who have healthy, strong embouchures.
  • 4C: Medium shallow; 25.75 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. Large cup with a brilliant tone. Requires a powerful, natural embouchure.
  • 5: Medium; 25.50 mm; Medium wide, semi-flat. For players with good, natural embouchures. Rather large cup. Produces a full, mellow, sonorous tone.
  • 5G: Deep; 25.50 mm; Slightly wider, gradually lowered to outside. Same as No.350-5 except for .276" throat and #429 backbore
  • 5GB: Deep; 25.50 mm; Medium thin, very well rounded. Same as No.350-5 except for thin rim
  • 5GS: Medium; 25.50 mm; Medium wide, semi-flat. Same as No. 5 but with larger "G" throat and #420 backbore.
  • 6: Medium; 25.50 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. Fairly large cup. For players with a strong embouchure. Full, solid, mellow tone.
  • 6-1/2A: Medium deep; 25.40 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. Slightly larger than medium with standard-size throat and backbore. Rich, compact tone of large volume.
  • 6-1/2AL: Medium deep; 25.40 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. The same rim and cup as No. 6-1/2A, but with a larger "G" throat and #420 backbore for trombonists who strive for a Teutonic tone quality. Recommended for euphonium players who desire a round, mellow tone of great carrying power and substantial volume.
  • 6-1/2AM: Medium deep; 25.40 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. Symphonic model tenor trombone mouthpiece features the same cup and rim as No.612A, but with symphonic "F" throat and #413 backbore.
  • 6-34C: Medium shallow; 25.00 mm; Medium wide, well rounded. Produces a full, clear, brilliant timbre. For trombonists with good, well-trained embouchures.
  • 7: Medium; 24.75 mm; Medium wide, not too sharp. The ideal mouthpiece for the artist desiring a beautiful, ringing tone with sufficient volume for melody playing.
  • 7C: Medium shallow; 24.75 mm; Medium wide, not too sharp. Large cup; bright, lively C trumpet tone. For players with a normal embouchure.
  • 8: Medium; 24.75 mm; Slightly wide and flat. Corresponds in cup design with No. 7, but with a wider rim. Players with heavier lips prefer this model.
  • 8-1/2BW: Medium shallow; 24.75 mm; Very wide, well rounded. For players with heavy lips who need support to prevent the rim from digging. Well-liked by musicians who do strenuous work. It produces a lively, brilliant tone with easy high register.
  • 9: Medium deep; 24.72 mm; Medium wide. Possesses a beautiful, rich, mellow timbre.
  • 11: Medium deep; 24.70 mm; Medium wide. Same style as No. 9 but slightly smaller. Produces a magnificent round tone of great carrying power. An excellent model for euphonium and baritone players.
  • 11C: Medium shallow; 24.70 mm; Medium wide. Same size as No. 11 but with a medium shallow cup for a brilliant ringing tone of large volume.
  • 12: Medium; 24.50 mm; Medium wide. An excellent all-around mouthpiece. Combines a fine, solid, dark tone, excellent flexibility, great volume, and easy response.
  • 12C: Medium; 24.50 mm; Medium wide. Same size and rim as No.12 but with a more brilliant, crisp tone. The best-selling model for all-around playing.
  • 12E: Very shallow; 24.50 mm; Medium wide. This model, designed principally for E-flat alto trombone, can be used on B-flat trombone or bass trumpet when a brilliant, brassy tone is desirable. Also recommended for use in the extreme high register.
  • 14D: Shallow; 24.50 mm; Medium wide. Well suited for playing in the high register. Very effective for coloratura work.
  • 14-1/2D: Shallow; 24.50 mm; Medium wide. A small, shallow cup and wider rim aids the high register while producing a clear, lively tone.
  • 15: Medium deep; 24.40 mm; Medium wide. A full-toned mouthpiece of mellow timbre.
  • 15C: Medium shallow; 24.40 mm; Medium wide. Medium shallow cup produces a clear, lively tone. Players with thin lips or weak embouchures will find it helpful.
  • 15CW: Medium shallow; 24.40 mm; Very wide, well rounded. Designed for great brilliancy and resistance to facilitate very high tones. The wide cushion rim distributes pressure and is an advantage to players with soft, fleshy lips.
  • 15D: Shallow; 24.40 mm; Medium wide. It has a rim similar to No. 15C, but the shallower cup produces a clear, crisp tone, effective in the extreme high register.
  • 15E: Very shallow; 24.40 mm; Medium wide. Designed for E-flat alto trombone but used also by players who continually play in the extreme high register. Also used for bass trumpet where a martial tone quality is desired.
  • 15EW: Very shallow; 24.30 mm; Extra wide cushion, well rounded. The choice of artists who play in the extreme high register for long hours. Produces a brilliant, piercing tone.
  • 17: Medium; 24.20 mm; Medium wide. A small mouthpiece for all-around work by players with a small mouth or weak lips. Produces a mellow tone.
  • 17C: Medium shallow; 24.20 mm; Medium wide. Produces a clear, brilliant tone; requires little effort to play. Good for players with a small mouth and weak lips.
  • 17D: Shallow; 24.20 mm; Medium wide. For trombone players who play continually in the high register and need a brilliant tone with much resistance.
  • 18: Medium; 24.20 mm; Wide, flat. Same cup as No. 17 but with a wider, flatter rim.
  • 18C: Medium shallow; 24.20 mm; Wide, flat. The same cup diameter as No. 18 but slightly shallower, producing a brighter, crisper tone.
  • 18D: Shallow; 24.20 mm; Wide, well rounded. The playing results are similar to the 17D but with a wider, more rounded rim.
  • 19: Medium deep, V-Shaped cup; 24.00 mm; Medium wide, flat. Primarily designed for a mellow, velvety tone.
  • 22: Medium; 23.92 mm; Medium wide. This small mouthpiece is used by players of the English or Italian school, and for tenor horn and very small bore trombones.
  • 22C: Medium shallow; 23.92 mm; Medium wide. The small and shallow cup is well suited for bass trumpet but is also used on the small bore valve trombones popular in some Latin countries.
  • 22D: Shallow; 23.92 mm; Medium wide, slightly rounded. This model was originally designed for bass trumpet which requires a brilliant, penetrating tone of martial character.

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