Bach K351 Méga Tone - 5C Silver-Plated (Trumpet)

Vincent Bach: The Demand of a Musician-Engineer That Became a Reference

Behind the Bach mouthpieces lies a simple idea: to offer consistent and impeccable quality, born from the experience of Vincent Bach, both a musician and an engineer. As early as 1918, he started manufacturing mouthpieces before developing his famous instruments in the 1920s. This culture of precision built Bach's reputation, becoming a standard among brass players, with a constant pursuit of accuracy, stability, and timbral richness. The Mega Tone series continues this tradition, emphasizing material density and sound hold.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This mouthpiece is particularly suited for trumpeters (or brass players compatible with this shank type) seeking a stable response and comfortable playing feel. It is well suited for intermediate to professional levels, especially if you have a "solid" mouthpiece and prefer a softer rim contact. Its "bright and rich" character and intonation stability make it relevant in orchestra, brass band, fanfare, and variety repertoire, wherever both presence and control are required.

Sound and Design

Thanks to its substantial mass, the Bach Mega Tone promotes a darker timbre and a very clear centering sensation, with particularly stable intonation. The medium cup helps maintain a good balance between ease of sound production and roundness, while the 16.25 mm diameter provides a measured sense of width, useful for projection without sacrificing endurance. The medium wide rim, well-rounded inward and outward, limits lip aggressiveness and can contribute to more relaxed playing over time.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

As this product is subject to hygiene constraints, it is ideal to pair it with a rigid mouthpiece case (protection against shocks and scratches) and a mouthpiece swab for regular cleaning, to preserve response, tuning, and playing feel.

Technical specifications

Cup depth	Medium	Finishing	Silver
Color	Grey

Cup Diameter	16.25 mm	Sound	bright and rich
Rim Shape	medium wide, well rounded inward and outward, fairly flat	Finish	silver plated
Shank	10	Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal	for hygiene reasons, if opened, it must be free of any signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for refund or exchange.