The "open wrap" style of tubing is also a popular option, although some players still prefer the traditional (closed) wrap. The rotary valve is the most common, with the Thayer, Hagmann, Greenhoe, Christian Lindberg, and Bach K valve available as well. There are many types of valve available for the F attachment, many with the goal of more closely matching the feel and sound of the "straight" trombone (one without a trigger). This increases the low range of the trombone and also offers additional alternate positions. For example, play a first position middle F, add the trigger, and you can now play a C below the F in first position. When added to the slide, it drops the pitch to a lower harmonic series. This valve is operated with the thumb, and works like the fourth valve on a euphonium or tuba. The F attachment or "trigger" is a rotary valve added to the trombone, mostly found on larger bore models. What is an F attachment or "trigger" on a trombone? This instrument review was with a Monette BT 1 S mouthpiece. With the Bach 50B3O, I love bass trombone playing now! Even though I play tuba, I never thought I would care that much for playing bass trombone but I was wrong. The 50 almost feels like I’m playing a very big tenor rather than a bass, which I really like. I never felt comfortable with the positions on it. It just didn’t suit me like the Bach 50 does. My first bass trombone was the popular Holton 181, which is a fine bass trombone. I use the Bach 50 for both symphonic and commercial work. The 50 has a great sounding low range! It is also very even throughout the regular range as well. I like to use the standard Gb tuning for the second trigger. I use a bullet brace to help free up my thumb and finger for the valves and to better balance the heavy horn. The independent triggers offer more alternate position options which is handy, but you have to develop your left thumb and second finger coordination to utilize them effectively. The 10 ½ inch bell model is a bit too big for me. I use the 9 ½ inch bell model for more focus of sound. Although there are more superb brands of trombone available today than ever, Bach still remains the standard to which they are all compared.Īlso known as the Bach 50b, Bach 50B, Bach 50b3, or Bach 50b3o, the Bach LT50B3O is a fantastic independent double trigger bass trombone. The fact that the entire line was designed by one person brings a consistency in both feel and slide positions through the different models that is very useful when you often switch between many sizes of trombones for various musical situations. For me, adding an LT slide produces the ideal combination of tone, response, flexibility, and intonation in a Bach trombone. Even though I love the sound, I was never as fond of their response and flexibility until I tried the LT (lightweight) nickel slides. Perhaps it’s in their overtones…I really don’t know for sure what it is. There is just something about the tone of Bach trombones that I love. Bach LT50B3O Trombone - 50b Bass Trombone
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