Was playing 7c, 2c was too much right now (I am an 81 yearold returning after 54 years off) and the 5c is perfect.
The Bach 5C is one of the most played trumpet mouthpieces in the world, and a natural next step for many players. It sits in the middle of the Bach Classic lineup: a little larger than the 7C that comes with many student trumpets, but not as big as a 3C or 1 1/2C. The result is a fuller sound with comfortable control and endurance.
Reading Bach mouthpiece sizes
- The number tells you the rim diameter. Lower numbers are larger, so a 1 1/4C is bigger than a 3C, which is bigger than a 5C or 7C.
- The letter tells you the cup depth. C is Bach's medium cup and the most popular all-around choice.
No two players have the same lips or teeth, so the right size is personal. If you're not sure, we're happy to help you choose.
Specifications
- Series: Bach Classic
- Size: 5C
- Rim: medium diameter
- Cup: medium depth (C)
- Fits: Bb and C trumpet
- Construction: one-piece, CNC machined from solid brass to within one ten-thousandth of an inch
- Finish: silver plated
The Bach Classic Series
Bach began with mouthpieces. A century ago, trumpeter Vincent Bach started designing his own after a broken mouthpiece, and he kept refining them until settling on the standardized designs that became today's Classic Series.
The Bach 5C is one of the most played trumpet mouthpieces in the world, and a natural next step for many players. It sits in the middle of the Bach Classic lineup: a little larger than the 7C that comes with many student trumpets, but not as big as a 3C or 1 1/2C. The result is a fuller sound with comfortable control and endurance.
Reading Bach mouthpiece sizes
- The number tells you the rim diameter. Lower numbers are larger, so a 1 1/4C is bigger than a 3C, which is bigger than a 5C or 7C.
- The letter tells you the cup depth. C is Bach's medium cup and the most popular all-around choice.
No two players have the same lips or teeth, so the right size is personal. If you're not sure, we're happy to help you choose.
Specifications
- Series: Bach Classic
- Size: 5C
- Rim: medium diameter
- Cup: medium depth (C)
- Fits: Bb and C trumpet
- Construction: one-piece, CNC machined from solid brass to within one ten-thousandth of an inch
- Finish: silver plated
The Bach Classic Series
Bach began with mouthpieces. A century ago, trumpeter Vincent Bach started designing his own after a broken mouthpiece, and he kept refining them until settling on the standardized designs that became today's Classic Series.