Bach Megatone Trumpet

Shown below are the models that Bach considers to be "stock." Other Bach trumpet models are available as Megatone mouthpieces on special order. Please note that special order mouthpieces are non-cancelable and non-returnable. Allow at least 90 days for Bach special order mouthpieces.

Model No. Depth of Cup Approx. Cup Dia. Rim Shape Description
1 Deep 17.50mm Medium thin Extra large cup for players with a robust embouchure. Produces a great volume of tone.
1B Medium deep 17.00mm Medium wide Large cup for players with a robust embouchure. Produces a warm tone with great volume.
1C Medium 17.00mm Medium wide Large diameter medium cup, good for all-around use.
1D Medium shallow 17.00mm Medium wide Medium shallow cup facilitates high register.
1E Shallow 17.00mm Medium wide Facilitates high register. Excellent mouthpiece for soprano or piccolo trumpet.
1-1/4C Medium 17.00mm Medium wide Large cup for powerful trumpeters. Compact tone of great carrying power.
1-1/2B Medium deep 17.00mm Medium wide, not too sharp. Produces a scintillating, warm tone of large volume. For players with a well-trained embouchure. Comfortable rim contour.
1-1/2C Medium 17.00mm Medium wide, not too sharp. Large diameter, medium cup, good for all-around use.
2C Medium 16.50mm Medium wide, lowered toward the outside. Large cup; powerful, brilliant tone. For players with a good embouchure.
2-1/2C Medium 16.40mm Medium wide, lowered toward the outside. Large cup; brilliant heroic, crisp C trumpet tone. For players with strong, muscular lips.
3B Medium deep 16.30mm Medium wide A fairly large cup. The tone is warm and full.
3C Medium 16.30mm Medium wide Fairly large cup with a full, rich tone. Good for all-around use.
5B Medium deep 16.25mm Medium wide, lowered toward the outside, med. sharp edge. A precise rim and fairly large cup. The tone is warm and full.
5C Medium 16.25mm Medium wide, well rounded toward the inside and outside, fairly flat. For players with a strong embouchure who do not like a sharp edge. The tone is lively and rich.
7C Medium 16.20mm Medium wide, lowered toward the outside. Medium sharp inside. Well rounded edge with a perfect grip. Probably the most widely used model in the world. Its brilliant tone is preferred by school musicians and by artists.

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