Bach Stradivarius Model 16 Tenor Trombone w/Case - Used

Bach Stradivarius Model 16 Tenor Trombone w/Case - Used

Type: Used
Condition: Very Good

Used Bach Stradivarius Model 16 Tenor Trombone.  Includes Case and mouthpiece. This trombone has been cleaned and shop adjusted to optimal playing condition.

By the early 1980s, the Bach 16 had established itself as one of the most respected small-bore tenor trombones in the professional world. Its lineage traces back to the ’60s and ’70s era when players like Bill Watrous elevated the model to iconic status — a Bach alternative to the King 3B, but with its own tonal signature: broader core, velvety warmth, and unmistakable Stradivarius clarity.

The standard 7.5-inch yellow brass bell speaks with brilliant ease, while the dual-bore handslide offers quick response and crisp articulation. For players accustomed to Bach, Edwards, or Shires setups, the 16 offers a familiar feel in a compact, commercial-friendly format. Classical musicians often kept a 16 in their arsenal for big band, pit, or jazz doubling work. And for players searching for something in the 3B family but with a more colorful, Bach-like voice, the 16 remains a standout option.

Bach Stradivarius Model
.495/.509 inch Dual Bore
7.5 inch Yellow Brass Bell
One Piece, Hand-Hammered
Yellow Brass Outer Handslide Tubes
Chrome-Plated Nickel Silver Inner Handslide Tubes
Clear Lacquer Finish

SN: 205662
Includes UMI 12C Mouthpiece and Original Hard Case