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Key Features
The Bach Stradivarius 50A3L Bass Trombone is an orchestral bass trombone, built to a professional standard. Perfect for advanced students or professional musicians, this premium instrument can deliver a wide range of tonal colours all the way through the dynamic range. With a wide bore size and large-diameter bell providing excellent projection, and the perfectly smooth chrome-plated inner slides giving effortless action and playability, the Bach Stradivarius 50A3L is perfectly suited for either symphony orchestras or solo performance.
The inline independent double rotor attachment allows for flexibility in the way you play, offering alternative slide positions, and extending the range of the instrument downwards. This open-wrap F/Gb loop offers excellent clarity and an even resistance, with a wide-open feel. It utilises Hagmann rotors, which offer much less resistance when engaged than standard rotary valves. A gleaming, clear-lacquered finish adds a subtle warmth to the overall sound of the 50A3L, and gives it a timeless, classic look.
Product Ref: 189200
Bach have been making brass instruments since 1924 and are viewed as one of the best trumpet manufacturers in the world. In 1928, Bach decided to use their expertise to begin manufacturing trombones - which have since grown to gain a reputation similar to their trumpets.
Musicians would frequently refer to early Bach trumpets as having a real 'Stradivarius' sound, referring to the world-famous string instruments. This led to the Stradivarius range of instruments being created. Stradivarius models are all hand-made by expert craftsmen in the United States, using the finest materials, and held to the highest standard of quality control - all to ensure only the most premium instruments bear the Stradivarius name.
The Bach Stradivarius 50A3L comes with a hand-hammered, large diameter, single-piece, yellow-brass bell. Producing a bell in this way is much more labour intensive than cheaper two-piece bells, but it yields a much purer resonance and tone. The large diameter offers greater projection and a wider dynamic range.
An open-wrap F/Gb-attachment is utilised on the 50A3L. This rotary loop helps to decrease air resistance by reducing the number of sharp angles in the tubing. Hagmann rotors are used in place of traditional rotary valves, further reducing the angles through which air is diverted. This all results in much less variation in blowing resistance when the loop is engaged, significantly improving the playability of the instrument.
To ensure an incredibly smooth slide action and effortless playability, the inner slide tubing is made from chrome-plated nickel silver. This premium material glides freely, allowing rapid movement - and also adds brilliance to the timbre.
The Bach 50A3L bass trombone comes included with a Bach 1-1/2G mouthpiece and an 1845C wood shell case. The mouthpiece provides a rich, deep tone, with a quick response and effortless blowing on low pedal notes. Your trombone will be kept safe from bangs and scrapes with the sturdy yet lightweight construction of the 1845C case, perfect for the musician on the move.