Detail 01
3C rim
Same rim designation as Bach's 3C trumpet piece, so the feel on the lips carries over when you switch horns mid-set.
Product detailSKU #1274115059525
BachFlugelhorn Mouthpiece - 3C
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bach 3C flugelhorn mouthpiece. For trumpet players doubling on flugel who want a familiar rim and a proper flugel cup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Trumpet players doubling on flugelhorn in big band or combo work
- Anyone already comfortable on a 3C rim
- Replacing a mismatched trumpet mouthpiece jammed into a flugel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a brighter, more trumpet-like flugel sound
- Flugelhorns needing a large or Couesnon shank taper
- Trumpet, cornet or any other instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Flugelhorn cup
Deeper and more conical than a trumpet cup. This is what produces the warm, covered flugel sound rather than a bright one.
Detail 03
Flugelhorn shank
Cut for a flugel receiver. A trumpet mouthpiece in a flugel sits wrong and kills both intonation and tone.
Detail 04
C cup designation
Bach's medium cup depth within a given rim size. A middle-ground choice rather than an extreme in either direction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Flugel shank tapers vary by maker — measure or test-fit before ordering
- 02The deep cup makes the extreme upper register harder than on trumpet
- 03No pouch or case included; buy protection if it rides loose
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this in my trumpet?
No. The shank is a different taper and won't seat properly, and the deep cup would wreck the trumpet's response and intonation even if it did.
02Will it fit my flugelhorn?
Flugelhorn receivers aren't fully standardized. Most modern flugels take this taper, but older or European instruments may need a different shank or an adapter sleeve.
03I play a 3C on trumpet. Is this the right pick?
Yes, that's the point of matching numbers. The rim feel stays familiar so the switch costs you nothing, while the cup gives you the flugel sound.
04Why does my high range suffer on flugel?
The deeper cup trades upper-register security for warmth. That's the instrument's design, not a fault. Flugel parts are usually written lower for this reason.
