Mouthpiece for tenor trombone.

Vincent Bach Corporation

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Instrument

Mouthpiece ; Mouthpiece/Mouthpieces/Mouthpieces/Musical Instrument

Instrument Family

Mouthpieces

Maker

Vincent Bach Corporation

Place Made

North America ; United States of America

Date Made

Mid 20th century

Description

Technical description: chromium-plated; medium rim contour; maximum bite curvature 2.0; intermediate cup shape; maximum throat curvature 10. Cup volume 5927; shape quotient 1.311. Overall size: length 79.8; external diameter 37.2. Sounding length: cup depth 21. Bore: cup diameter 24.2; minimum diameter 5.8. Depth of taper: shank depth 36.8. Diameter of taper: maximum 13.1; minimum 11.2. Stamped on side of cup "VINCENT BACH CORP., NEW YORK" and "15". General literature references: Described in maker's brochure as 'A full toned mouthpiece of mellow timbre for the trombone, baritone, and euphonium soloist. Similar to No. 11 but slightly smaller cup diameter for players with thin, muscular lips'. Purchased by lender with and formerly used with Kaiserbaryton in Bb (3412).

Notes

Arnold Myers, Aug 1995; R. Parks, 20.5.95.

Measurements

length 79.8; external diameter 37.2.

Provenance

on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

3413