Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C

by Bach

Product Features

• 3C
• Great for intermediate to advanced players
• Allows for a greater range and better tone quality
• Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C
• Great for intermediate to advanced players. 3C

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 1.2 x 3.8 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002E2ACK
• Item model number: 3513C
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,021 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #2 in Musical Instruments > Band & Orchestra > Brass > Trumpets

Product Description

Mouthpiece, Trumpet, Bach Silver Plate, 3C Cup: Medium; Cup Diameter: 16.30mm

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Start with this one, August 22, 2009

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Scott in Vermont (Vermont USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C (Electronics)

The Bach 3C is about as standard a trumpet mouthpiece as you can get and is usually the first step-up mouthpiece from the beginner's 7C. Mouthpieces are such and individual matter, and many players get neurotic about it, so before you go off and spend a bunch of money in search of the perfect piece, invest $34 (or whatever the going price) in this one and play on it for a bit. If it works for you, fantastic; if it doesn't, you haven't spent much and you'll have a better idea of what you're after. Some players swear by it, others swear AT it - no surprise there. Even if you go to another piece, keep this one, as your embouchure or methods may change (or hang onto it for your own kid some day).

Another reason to start with this is that many trumpeters you'll meet have played on it, so they can tell you what they like or don't like about it and you can go from there. Oh, yeah, talk to your teacher about it, of course.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice mouthpiece for those who want consistency, August 17, 2011

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xeno - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C (Electronics)

It's hard to review a mouthpiece, because every brass player is going to have a preference as to what they like in a mouthpiece based on their embouchure, the shape and size of their lips, the type of playing they do, etc. I will say that the Bach 3C is a nice all-around mouthpiece for both classical and jazz playing. The diameter allows me to both create a nice, open sound but still have the ability to add zip for jazz/lead trumpet playing. Most lead players would venture towards a shallower mouthpiece, but I've found it is much easier for me to play high on this since it allows for the swelling of the lips that eventually occurs (I bottom out on shallower mouthpieces).

For those beginners looking for a progression to follow, many start on a Bach 7C, then to 5C(late middle school), then 3C (high school). Some move on to the 1.5C (if you practice a lot and it fits your embouchure), or venture out to other brands. Everyone develops differently, so these suggestions are just general guidelines. Talk with your music teacher or private instructor before any mouthpiece switch. I've played for 26 years, tried many mouthpieces, and came back to the 3C because it is just a great mouthpiece, so moving on from the 3C isn't necessary if you are creating the type of sound you like.

Good luck! Give any mouthpiece switch at least a month to take hold - Don't judge it from just a few days.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My personal choice of mouthpiece, January 4, 2012

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E. Sikorski (South Jersey, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C (Electronics)

Like many other reviewers have mentioned, mouthpieces are such a personal decision that it is tough to review them. Based on my personal experience of 20+ years of playing, I can say that I have gone back to the 3C a number of years ago after trying a variety of mouthpieces in college. I had used a 1 1/2C and then a 1 1/4C at my trumpet professor's instruction. With those mouthpieces I found myself having some range difficulties and lack of comfort while playing in the upper register. For me, the 3C is a good balance allowing easier upper register playing while keeping the tone that I desire. Also, as I have bigger lips I actually found it more beneficial to use a smaller rim to help focus my embouchure. This has worked very well for me and has helped me improve my playing.