[Ex-demo] Vincent Bach 42A B-flat/F tenor trombone

Products marked as 'ex-demo' are offered at a reduced price because they have been used for inspection, demonstration or marketing purposes by the manufacturer or seller. They are not factory-sealed, but are sold 'as new' and are subject to a full mechanical warranty. In some cases they may have a limited cosmetic warranty. Item-specific condition reports are always available.

The Bach 42 features an 8½ in. one-piece bell that has defined the symphonic trombone sound for generations.

Its large bore combined with a traditional wrap F attachment offers clarity and projection with just the right amount of resistance.

The 42A variant carries a Hagmann free-flow valve.

• Lacquer finish
• Large bore: 0.547 in. (13.89 mm)
• Bell diameter: 8½ in. (216 mm)
• Open wrap F attachment with Hagmann valve
• Gold brass bell (not illustrated)
• Yellow brass outer playing slide
• Sprung water key
• Wooden shell case

The Hagmann free-flow valve appeared in the early 1990s as a further development away from the traditional rotary valve, following the introduction of the more complex Thayer axial-flow valve in the 1980s. The Hagmann design minimises distortion of the air flow inside the valve, resulting in a rich, full sound, and is easy to maintain using regular valve oil. Vincent Bach introduced the Hagmann valve into their Stradivarius trombone range in 1999.

Also available in the Bach 42B range:

Manufacturer’s website: conn-selmer.eu