Detail 01
1C size
The largest common rim diameter Bach makes. More lip inside the cup, bigger sound, more endurance cost.
Product detailSKU #1274115059878
BachMega Tone Trumpet Mouthpiece 1C
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A heavy-blank Bach trumpet mouthpiece in the large 1C size. For developed players with the air to fill it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Symphonic and big band players wanting a broad, dark low and mid register
- Trumpeters already comfortable on a standard 1C rim
- Players chasing more weight and slot resistance in a familiar cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners and younger students — the rim diameter is too large
- Lead players living above the staff who need a shallow, small cup
- Anyone wanting a light mouthpiece that responds quickly at low volume
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
Mega Tone blank
Extra mass around the cup and shank. Slows response slightly, adds core and stability to loud playing.
Detail 03
C cup depth
Bach's medium cup. Middle ground — not the shallow lead depth, not the deep flugel-like end.
Detail 04
Trumpet shank
Fits standard Bb, C and piccolo trumpets. Will not fit cornet or flugelhorn receivers.
Detail 05
$119 price
Above a standard Bach mouthpiece because of the added metal, not because of hand finishing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nothing else included — no pouch, no case
- 02Coming from a 3C or 5C, the wider rim takes weeks to adjust to
- 03Extra mass changes how your horn slots; test before a performance week
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from a regular Bach 1C?
Same rim diameter and cup shape. The Mega Tone has more metal around the cup, which adds weight, stability at volume and a slightly slower response.
02Will it fit my cornet?
No. This is a trumpet shank. Cornets use a shorter, narrower shank.
03Is 1C too big for high school?
For most students, yes. 1C asks for a lot of air and embouchure strength. Players usually work up to it from 3C or 5C.
04Does it help with high notes?
Not directly. The large diameter and medium cup favor sound and low register. Lead players generally go shallower and smaller.
