Bach Stradivarius 42A Large Bore Tenor Trombone Review

The Bach 42 continues to be one of the mainstays in the large bore tenor trombone community and while the 42BO is still a tried and true favorite other variations provide significant differences in sounds, response, control and overall playability. In this video we review one of the most popular 42 variations, the 42A; the Hagmann valve is a favorite in the shop due to it's stability and balanced timbre and it matches beautifully with the 42 setup. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
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Excerpts from Sonatina for Trombone and Piano-Kazimierz Serocki-shop.schmittmusic.com/brass/t...

[@jackburrows5850]

I have played a Bach 42A for over 4 years now - all i will say is it reflects what you want and it reflects if you are capable of certain things or not

[@TheCbone1979]

I've got the 42AG, it's a sweet horn.

[@adipsous]

The piece he plays after the scales is Serocki 'Sonatina' (sans piano), by the way.

[@danielnewman134]

I would like to see a review of the Bach 42 Bb Straight trombone.

[@EstebanMonestel]

I have a 42A and is amazing, so powerful tone with the Hagmann and also the horn itself. Good response and it is easy to draw different colors with him.

[@Rick-SP]

I have played Bach 42KG for almost 20 years, but the K valve was retired and replaced by the Hagmann Valve, why Bach gave up the K valve? Too heavy? Or slow responding? Do I need to update a new bone?

[@michaelhilton4859]

Do you think the "warmness" you mentioned is due to the copper tubing inside the valve section?

[@valtercristino1999]

Between this and a S E Shires new York, what do you prefer?

[@davidbucher4095]

If you play at the back of a large orchestra and sound projection is an issue, then you need a one-piece bell, like a Bach 42 or 47. Otherwise, a two-piece bell would do.

[@zemry]

Does it have the standard clanking sound of Bach valves?

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

In general I find the Hagmann valve to be a quiet valve that tends to hold up well over time with a bit of regular maintenance. In particular the Hagmann linkages seem a bit quieter and smoother then the standard Miniball but if not oiled and cared for I am sure they can become noisy as well...