Detail 01
Size 1-1/2 rim
Among the widest in the standard line. Maximum lip vibration and sound, at a real cost in endurance.
Product detailSKU #1274115059977
BachStandard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Silver 1-1/2B
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated Bach 1-1/2B trumpet mouthpiece. Very large rim with a deep cup, built for a dark, orchestral sound from strong, experienced players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and symphonic players wanting a dark, weighty tone
- Strong lower-register work where a deep cup helps
- Experienced players who find standard rims cramped
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Students and intermediate players — this asks for serious chops
- Lead trumpet and commercial work above the staff
- Anyone with endurance trouble on long rehearsals
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
B cup
Deep. Darker, heavier tone with a strong low register; the high register takes more air and control.
Detail 03
Wide rim plus deep cup
The most demanding pairing here. Big sound, but it punishes an embouchure that is not fully developed.
Detail 04
Standard Series
Bach's one-piece production line. Consistent shape, no custom rim or backbore options to sort through.
Detail 05
Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lip than raw brass and resists corrosion from skin acids.
Detail 06
Trumpet shank
Fits Bb and C trumpets. Will not seat correctly in a cornet or flugelhorn receiver.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships as the mouthpiece alone — no pouch, case, or cleaning brush
- 02Give it weeks of daily practice before judging; range dips early on
- 03Many players keep a smaller mouthpiece for lead or commercial gigs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 1-1/2B a good step up from a 3C?
It is a large jump in both rim width and cup depth. Consider a 3B or 2C as an intermediate step unless your chops are strong.
02What is 1-1/2B good for?
Dark, full orchestral and symphonic playing, and strong low-register work. It is not a lead or commercial piece.
03Why does my high register suffer on this mouthpiece?
The wide rim and deep cup both work against easy high notes. That is the trade for the bigger, darker sound below the staff.
04Can I use this on a C trumpet?
Yes. The shank fits both Bb and C trumpets. Many players use one mouthpiece across both horns.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
