Bach 335 Classic Series Silver-plated Tuba Mouthpiece - 18 | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Bach 335 Classic Series 18 Tuba Mouthpiece represents Bach's best-selling design for all-around work, delivering exceptional versatility with weighty tone, clear high register, and substantial sound of excellent carrying power. This professional-grade mouthpiece features a medium cup depth with 32.10mm diameter and larger #810 backbore that lessens resistance for a free-blowing feel, making it the perfect choice for tuba players who regularly switch musical styles and need reliable, versatile equipment for diverse performance applications without compromising tonal quality or projection capabilities.
Product Overview
The 18 mouthpiece showcases Bach's commitment to creating versatile instruments that excel across multiple musical disciplines, incorporating a finely tuned design with medium cup depth that provides optimal balance between tonal weight and high register clarity. The 32.10mm diameter delivers substantial tone production while maintaining excellent carrying power essential for various musical contexts, while the larger #810 backbore creates reduced resistance and enhanced airflow for the free-blowing feel that serious tuba players demand. This design continues the legacy established by Vincent "Bach" Schrotenbach, whose innovative vision created mouthpieces that have influenced generations of brass performers worldwide.
The medium-wide rim shape provides excellent comfort and stability while reducing fatigue over extended playing sessions, making this mouthpiece particularly effective for musicians who perform lengthy programs, marathon rehearsals, or multiple musical styles in succession. The even high register response ensures consistent performance across the instrument's entire range, while the substantial tone characteristics provide the foundation and projection needed for both solo and ensemble applications. The versatile design makes it suitable for all-around playing without requiring multiple mouthpieces for different musical contexts.
Bach's precision manufacturing and decades of design expertise ensure that the 18 delivers consistent performance characteristics and reliable quality that have made it their best-selling tuba mouthpiece for all-around work. The balanced specifications create acoustic properties that adapt well to classical, jazz, commercial, and contemporary musical styles while maintaining professional-quality performance standards.
Ideal For
- Professional tuba players seeking versatile all-around mouthpieces for diverse musical styles and performance applications
- Musicians who regularly switch between musical disciplines without wanting to carry multiple specialized mouthpieces
- Players requiring substantial tone with excellent carrying power for both solo and ensemble performance applications
- Performers needing even high register response with reduced fatigue for extended playing sessions and lengthy programs
- Serious musicians seeking Bach's best-selling design that delivers reliable performance across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles
Key Features
Bach's Best-Selling All-Around Design
Represents Bach's most popular tuba mouthpiece for all-around work, providing proven versatility and reliability that has made it the choice of professionals worldwide.
Weighty Tone with Clear High Register
Features finely tuned design that delivers substantial, weighty tone characteristics while maintaining exceptional clarity and even response in the high register.
Enhanced Free-Blowing Performance
The larger #810 backbore lessens resistance and creates a free-blowing feel that enhances musical expression and reduces playing effort for demanding applications.
Excellent Carrying Power
Engineered to provide substantial tone of excellent carrying power, ensuring effective projection for both intimate and large venue performance settings.
Fatigue-Reducing Comfort Design
The medium-wide rim shape reduces fatigue over long playing sessions, essential for marathon rehearsals and extended performance applications.
What's Included
- Bach 335 Classic Series Silver-plated Tuba Mouthpiece - 18
- Manufacturer warranty information
- Ask us about our professional all-around tuba mouthpiece consultation services
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | 335 Classic Series |
| Model | 18 |
| Cup Diameter | 32.10mm |
| Cup Depth | Medium |
| Rim Design | Medium-wide |
| Backbore | #810 (larger for reduced resistance) |
| Sound Character | Weighty tone, clear high register |
| Carrying Power | Excellent projection capabilities |
| Playing Feel | Free-blowing |
| Versatility | All-around, multiple musical styles |
| Popularity | Bach's best-selling tuba mouthpiece |
| Material | Professional brass construction |
| Finish | Silver-plated |
| Target Application | All-around professional work |
| Manufacturer | Vincent Bach Corporation |
| Part Number | 33518 |
Experience This Versatile Tuba Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to test the Bach 335 Classic Series 18 Tuba Mouthpiece and discover why this best-selling design has become the choice of professional musicians seeking reliable all-around performance across diverse musical styles. Our knowledgeable low brass specialists understand the importance of versatile equipment and can help you determine if this proven all-around configuration matches your diverse performance needs and musical requirements. Visit our showroom to explore our complete selection of professional Bach tuba mouthpieces.
