Bach Artisan
A47XPS and A47X Trombones

Bach Artisan Stradivarius Trombones

Modular Stradivarius Trombones for Aspiring Students and Professionals

Every player is unique. That is why the Bach Artisan line offers an expansive line of modular components, to allow each individual player to have a more customized approach to finding their Bach Sound.

Crafting a Bach Trombone Close Up

Meticulously Crafted for Excellence

The Bach sound has defined orchestral playing for generations, and now that sound can be taken to the furthest stretches of your imagination.

  • Combining modern features with iconic designs from Vincent Bach
  • More options for players to customer their own playing needs
  • Precision built components allow for easy compatibility across the Artisan line
  • Hand crafted by our Artisan builders in Elkhart, IN USA
Choose Your Trombone Modules

Your Own Artisan Trombone

Customize your Bach sound with an expanded list of component options.

  • 14 different bell types available in various materials, weights, and bell flares, including detachable flare screw bells.
  • 4 valve sections; each unique design offers players a broad choice of response and feel.
  • 3 Tuning slides allow players to add more nuance to the sound and feel of their trombone.
  • 25 different hand slides that utilize five bore sizes and five material options.
Choose A Curated Model
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We've Curated Popular Customizations

Our most popular options are brought together in a collection of standard models, allowing you an easy choice to find your Bach sound.

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A47

Featuring a straight gooseneck with no valve, this model is ideal for players looking for a lighter brilliance and quicker response. The modular construction allows you to interchange other valve sections with ease.

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A47BO

Creating a balanced sound that is ideal for both orchestral and solo playing, this model features the standard Artisan rotor and unique open wrap design. This combination with a yellow brass 47 bell flare offers a pure and balanced sound.

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A47I

The “Infinity” Axial Flow valve adds a more open feel and even balance between each side of the horn. This model offers an ease of blend and breadth of sound that is ideal for orchestral players.

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A47X

Ideal for both orchestral and solo playing, this model features the Artisan rotor with an updated mechanism for shorter throw. The specialized X wrap design creates a balanced resistance that is even throughout the most extreme registers.

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A47XPS

Designed for International Soloist Peter Steiner. This model is similar to the A47X, with the addition of a 47 lightweight gold brass detachable flare screw bell. Features a compact case ideal for travel.

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A47XN

This model is offered for players looking to add a quicker response and touch of brilliance to the sound of the A47X, by adding the nickel handslide crook option.

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A42X

Bringing our popular 42 bell flare to the Artisan family, this model creates an incredible balance for orchestral players seeking a breadth of sound and supreme evenness across the registers.

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A42XN

Combining the openness of the “Infinity” Axial Flow valve and our classic 42 bell flare make this model the ideal setup for orchestral players. The breadth of sound and ability to blend are an ideal combination.

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A42I

Adding more responsiveness and a touch of brilliance, the nickel handslide crook combined with the 42 bell flare and X wrap is creates a truly unique combination for players.

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Selection of Pieces

Want to build your own Artisan Trombone?

You can customize your setup with a wide variety of components to fit your playing needs. To build your Custom Bach Artisan Trombone, simply choose from the options below.

  1. Pick the bell that best fits your playing situation. This is the most crucial part to building your Bach sound.
  2. Choose the valve option based on your ideal needs for response and feel.
  3. Select the tuning slide material that helps to color your sound and response.
  4. Determine your handslide based on the bore size, material, and weight options available.

Bach Artisan Bell Components

All Bells are hand hammered, have modular construction, and a clear lacquer finish.

8½" one-piece bell with flat wire
ModelFlareMaterialBell TypeDetachable
Screw Bell		Modular ConstructionClear Lacquer Finish
B47Y47yellow brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireDotCheck MarkCheck Mark
B47G47gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireDotCheck MarkCheck Mark
B47GLT47lightweight gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireDotCheck MarkCheck Mark
B42Y42yellow brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireDotCheck MarkCheck Mark
B42G42gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireDotCheck MarkCheck Mark
B42GLT42lightweight gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireDotCheck MarkCheck Mark
SB47Y47yellow brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireCheck MarkCheck MarkCheck Mark
SB47G47gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireCheck MarkCheck MarkCheck Mark
SB47GLT47lightweight gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireCheck MarkCheck MarkCheck Mark
SB42Y42yellow brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireCheck MarkCheck MarkCheck Mark
SB42G42gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireCheck MarkCheck MarkCheck Mark
SB42GLT42lightweight gold brass8½" one-piece bell with flat wireCheck MarkCheck MarkCheck Mark
8½" two-piece bell with round wire
ModelFlareMaterialBell TypeDetachable
Screw Bell		Modular ConstructionClear Lacquer Finish
B88R88rose brass8½" two-piece bell with round wireDotCheck MarkCheck Mark
SB88R88rose brass8½" two-piece bell with round wireCheck MarkCheck MarkCheck Mark

Valve Section

ModelFeatures
V47Straight Gooseneck: Yellow brass straight gooseneck, modular construction, clear lacquer finish
V47BOModular construction, open style wrap, traditional rotor, clear lacquer finish
V47I“Infinity” model, modular construction, patented “Infinity” open wrap axial flow valve system with top and bottom bearings, clear lacquer finish
V47XModular construction, modified “X” wrap design, traditional rotor, clear lacquer finish

Main Tuning Slides

ModelFeatures
TS47YReverse tuning construction, yellow brass crook, clear lacquer finish
TS47GReverse tuning construction, gold brass crook, clear lacquer finish
TS47NReverse tuning construction, nickel silver crook, clear lacquer finish

Bach Artisan Handslides

All handslides have a chrome plated nickel silver inner slide, threaded leadpipes, and a clear lacquer finish.

.525" Bore
ModelBore SizeOuter SlideInner SlideCrookThreaded LeadpipesClear Lacquer Finish
HS2525.525"standard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2525L.525"lightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2525N.525"standard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2525NL.525"lightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2525LT.525"lightweight nickel silverchrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
.525"/.547" Dual Bore
ModelBore SizeOuter SlideInner SlideCrookThreaded LeadpipesClear Lacquer Finish
HS2547.525"/.547" Dualstandard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2547L.525"/.547" Duallightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2547N.525"/.547" Dualstandard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2547NL.525"/.547" Duallightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS2547LT.525"/.547" Duallightweight nickel silverchrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
.547" Bore
ModelBore SizeOuter SlideInner SlideCrookThreaded LeadpipesClear Lacquer Finish
HS4747.547"standard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4747L.547"lightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4747N.547"standard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4747NL.547"lightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4747LT.547"lightweight nickel silverchrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
.547"/.562" Dual Bore
ModelBore SizeOuter SlideInner SlideCrookThreaded LeadpipesClear Lacquer Finish
HS4762.547"/.562" Dualstandard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4762L.547"/.562" Duallightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4762N.547"/.562" Dualstandard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4762NL.547"/.562" Duallightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS4762LT.547"/.562" Duallightweight nickel silverchrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
.562" Bore
ModelBore SizeOuter SlideInner SlideCrookThreaded LeadpipesClear Lacquer Finish
HS6262.562"standard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS6262L.562"lightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silveryellow brassCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS6262N.562"standard weight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS6262NL.562"lightweight yellow brasschrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark
HS6262LT.562"lightweight nickel silverchrome plated nickel silvernickel silverCheck MarkCheck Mark