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Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:04 pm
by javcis31
Good evening! Or morning, wherever you may be.

I am on the hunt for a counterweight for my Bach 16. It wasn't provided with one due to the lightweight slide, however I have always preferred the extra weight. Online, all I can find are Bach counterweights for the larger models, 36, 42, etc. They only fit the dimensions for their tubing, not the 16. Does anybody know where I could get ahold of one or have one made? Thanks!

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:35 pm
by pompatus
It may be worth the trouble of giving the Brasslab a shout to see if they have anything left or could turn one out. Here’s a link, but I’m not sure if there’s a better way to be in touch with them now.

https://www.thebrasslab.com/collections/all

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:14 pm
by javcis31
Thanks a ton! I'll check them out.

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:23 am
by pfrancis
I have a Corporation LT16M and a Bach counterweight fits perfectly.

To the best of my knowledge Bach only makes the one weight for their Stradivarius models. I double checked on their parts website and took a screenshot of what models the weight fits.

Also, Bach uses the same tuning slide assembly for all model 12 and 16 trombones. So even though you do not see your model listed specifically (LT16M) it should work just fine should you decide to go the manufacturer route.

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:27 am
by pfrancis
Also, here it is on my horn:

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:24 pm
by javcis31
I'd love to purchase one, do you have the link to this? Thanks!

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:43 pm
by pfrancis

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:45 pm
by javcis31
Thanks, doesn't the Hickeys description specifically say "will not fit smaller horns"?

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:36 pm
by greenbean
I would call Hornguys to see if they have the right one. They know what's what.

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:58 am
by Slidemo
Try the Shires 3 piece... I have it on a Bach model 8 and it fits perfectly. The stock Bach weight won't clamp on flat between the tuning slide ferrules.

I've had a 16M before and the stock Bach weight didn't fit that horn either.

Brasslab is a great shout for a custom fit. Chuck will make any size and weight you need.

Hamo.

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:23 am
by javcis31
Thanks for the pointers guys, I've reached out to Chuck at BrassLab and he might be the one. Appreciated!

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:04 pm
by dukesboneman
I had a standard Bach counterweight on my 16M for a while. Fit fine

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:46 pm
by Matt K
Just incase you didn't get one, I discovered this morning that I have a small bore Bach bell section sitting in my closet. I have no idea when I got it. I think its a TB200. In either case, I have a counterweight on it so it should fit small bore bachs. PM if you're interested. Would give a good rate.

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:17 am
by doctortrombone
I went a similar route to Matt's with a Mt Vernon Mercury model. The Bach student horn counterweights fit the pro tenors, and look good on them.

Re: Bach LT16M Counterweight

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:07 am
by bimmerman
I have the counterweight in the photos above-- I haven't used it much on the 16 and instead use it on my Edwards, but it doesn't really fit that horn either. What worked for me was to use Kleenex to shim the ID to size.

Quick, cheap, and works.