Detail 01
Small shank
Fits small bore tenor trombones only. A large bore horn needs a large shank or an adapter.
Product detailSKU #1274115060169
BachSmall Shank Tenor Trombone Mouthpiece 11
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bach small shank tenor trombone mouthpiece, size 11. A shallower, narrower cup for players who want easier upper-register work on a small bore horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Student trombonists on small bore horns needing upper-register help
- Lead or commercial playing where brightness cuts through
- Doubling players who want less resistance than a large cup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large bore or bass trombone players — the shank won't fit
- Players chasing dark, broad orchestral tone
- Anyone needing more cushion for long endurance sessions
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
Size 11
A smaller, shallower size in Bach's tenor range. Less air required, brighter response, easier high notes.
Detail 03
V-shaped cup profile
The V taper feeds air smoothly into the throat, giving a rounder attack than a sharp-cornered cup.
Detail 04
Bach numbering
Lower numbers mean larger cups. An 11 sits toward the small end, tighter than a 7 or 6½.
Detail 05
$85 price point
Standard Bach production mouthpiece pricing. No custom rim or throat work included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your slide receiver is small shank before ordering
- 02Sold as the mouthpiece alone — no pouch or case
- 03Switching sizes changes embouchure feel; allow a few weeks to adjust
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trombone?
Only if it's a small shank tenor trombone. Most student and intermediate tenors are small shank; large bore tenors and bass trombones are not.
02Is size 11 bigger or smaller than a 7?
Smaller. Bach numbers run backwards — the higher the number, the smaller the cup. An 11 is tighter and shallower than a 7.
03Is this good for a beginner?
It works for beginners, though many start on a mid-size cup. The smaller size makes high notes easier but gives up some low-register fullness.
04Does it come with anything else?
No. It's the mouthpiece by itself.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- V
