Bach 1 1/2C MEGATONE SILVER PLATED

Name: 1 1/2C MEGATONE SILVER PLATED
Brand: Bach
SKU: 636
Price: 129.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (8 reviews)

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Essential Information About the Bach Mega Tone Mouthpiece

"Mega Tone" Heavy Version : increased mass for a darker sound and great stability
Extended Dynamic Range : power and control without distortion
Medium Cup (17.00 mm) : balance between comfort, projection, and versatility
Silver Plated Finish : comfortable feel and smooth glide on the lips

1 1/2C MEGATONE SILVER PLATED

129,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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The Bach Signature: A Standard Born from High Demands

The history of Bach mouthpieces is inseparable from Vincent Bach, musician and engineer, who decided in 1918 to manufacture mouthpieces meeting a consistent quality standard. The brand then established itself among brass players with its legendary instruments, so much so that they are nicknamed the "Stradivarius of trumpets." This culture of precision explains the reputation of Bach mouthpieces: models designed to offer reliable response, stable intonation, and a controlled playing sensation, from the orchestra section to the stage.

For Which Musician and Usage?

This Bach Mega Tone mouthpiece is aimed at trumpeters seeking a more "grounded" feel and a denser sound than a standard mouthpiece. Thanks to its medium-depth cup and versatile profile, it is suitable for both classical practices (intonation work, homogeneity, dynamics) and modern contexts where one wants to hold a forte without hardening the timbre. It can suit players from beginner to professional level, provided they appreciate the additional weight typical of the Mega Tone series.

Sound and Design

The Mega Tone concept is based on a significantly increased mass, which promotes a more stable emission and a very solid intonation, while bringing a sound character often perceived as darker and better "centered." The medium cup helps maintain a good balance between ease of play and register control, while the moderately wide, not too angular rim aims for a good compromise between comfort and attack precision. Useful glossary: the cup influences color and resistance, the rim affects comfort and endurance, and the shank corresponds to the part that inserts into the instrument's receiver.

Product subject to a specific withdrawal right: for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to be eligible for refund or exchange.

Technical specifications

Cup depth	Medium	Finishing	Silver
Color	Grey

Mouthpiece type	Mega Tone (heavy version)	Shank	10
Cup diameter	17.00 mm

Customer reviews

What customers say

Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews

This trumpet mouthpiece delivers a powerful, full, and warm sound with excellent projection. Customers praised the "harmonious sound" and noted the tone "projects through the entire room effortlessly." Most found it comfortable and noted improved sound quality. However, shoppers mentioned needing several days of adaptation for precision, and the added weight requires adjustment. One customer expressed dissatisfaction with customer service.

Review highlights

“Gives a much more powerful and round sound... My sound projects through the entire room effortlessly!”
“Entirely satisfied. Full and warm sound.”
“Better, more harmonious sounds”

Based on 8 reviews

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Gregori S.10/12/2007

Woodbrass still ended up delivering the products to me
paid... but 15 days between sending the payment and receiving the package is
too much (almost unacceptable nowadays).

In return, I saved more than expected because a trumpet player that I have
He met not too long ago and told me that he had paid for his mouthpiece (5C)
megatone) €150. I just want to tell you that I didn't dare to tell him that I paid €70 for mine...

But let's get back to our sheep: what is this mouthpiece worth? After several weeks of use I see 3 qualities in it:

First of all comfort. Like all copper, the contact of the cold mouthpiece on
My lips are completely repulsive. In the case of a megatone, the mass
An additional device allows you to keep the mouthpiece hot for more than enough time to take a break and recover. It is a very pleasant feeling.

Then precision. I have the impression (but this is my sole responsibility) that the
notes come out more accurately. That is to say that it is easier to emit
twice the same sound without unwanted vibrato. A bit as if the air was
projected straight out of one room whereas before it was projected in all
the directions. I don't know if I made myself understood correctly, but if you
Do not hesitate to ask questions.

Finally the sound. A very clear difference in sound for now. This mouthpiece
Allows me to have a sound with a lower tone. The nasal side that me
Continuing from the mids to the treble is clearly dimmed on my study trumpet. I can't imagine the effect on a jazz pro trumpet. So it's a real pleasure to play in the treble without tearing out the eardrums of
the whole neighborhood (and his own by the way).

However, not everything is rosy. Bach having recently improved the precision of its mouthpiece production, the 1.5C Megatone no longer really looks like my 1.5C. In addition, the weight of the object, which is negligible on a sousa, is felt on a trumpet. Two details that are important and require time to adapt. Allow a few days to find all your bearings.

One last point: the megatone does not allow me to reach the highs (I don't practice that yet, mind you). Initially, I even had the impression that my highs were limited. However, if it does not allow you to play higher, it allows you to have a more pleasant sound in the treble and therefore to be freer. The nuance is slight, but important for those who want to change the mouthpiece...
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Matthieu R.21/07/2009

I think that these megatone mouthpieces give me a much more powerful and rounder sound... In other words, I completely agree... On the other hand, I do not think that the precision has improved at all, on the contrary, it took me a few days of adaptation to get all the notes out in front.

But where they really change something is in the sound. I did not have a flat and nasal sound at all but you can still hear the difference with my old simple 1 1/2 C and my 1 1/2C megatone... My sound is projected through an entire room without any problem and without me having to force it!
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Matthieu R.21/07/2009

I think that these megatone mouthpieces give me a much more powerful and rounder sound... In other words, I completely agree... On the other hand, I do not think that the precision has improved at all, on the contrary, it took me a few days of adaptation to get all the notes out in front.

But where they really change something is in the sound. I did not have a flat and nasal sound at all but you can still hear the difference with my old simple 1 1/2 C and my 1 1/2C megatone... My sound is projected through an entire room without any problem and without me having to force it!
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Toni M.25/08/2021

I think I have expressed my opinion to you in the previous paragraph. The product is good. Service and management of questions and customer support IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Even so, I don't think you'll take this opinion into account because you're a big company and you don't care what happens to customer service.
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Vincent L.28/07/2009

Completely satisfied despite a short period of adaptation. Full and warm sound.
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Questions frequently asked

What is the cup diameter of the Bach K351 Mega Tone 1 1/2C mouthpiece?

The cup diameter is 17.00 mm, with a medium depth.

What sound does a Mega Tone mouthpiece produce?

The heavier mass of the Mega Tone series supports stable projection and solid intonation. The tone is generally perceived as darker and more centered.

Is this mouthpiece suitable for classical trumpet?

Its medium cup profile allows working on tuning, consistency, and dynamics in classical playing. It can also support loud playing without harshening the tone in modern contexts.

What is the comfort level of the rim on this 1 1/2C?

The moderately wide and gently rounded rim seeks a balance between comfort and articulation precision. The 17.00 mm cup contributes to the playing feel of this model.