Bach Alto Horn & Mellophone
Model No. Depth of Cup Approx. Cup Dia. Rim Shape Description
3 Medium 19.75mm Medium wide Fairly large, with full tone for the player with a good embouchure.
5 Medium 19.20mm Medium wide An excellent design for the well developed player. Produces great volume and responds easily.
6 Medium 19.00mm Medium wide The same qualities as No. 5 but slightly smaller in size.
7 Medium 18.50mm Medium wide A medium-small mouthpiece most suitable for players with a sensitive embouchure.
12 Medium 18.30mm Medium wide A small mouthpiece for players with weak embouchures and for those who have difficulty with the high register.

Please note! While alto horn and mellophone mouthpieces have identical rim and cup shape, the mellophone mouthpieces have slightly smaller shanks. These are old style models. Most marching Mellophones produced today use trumpet-style mouthpieces.

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