Will Spencer is very excited to announce that he can offer you a range of new tuning slides for Vincent Bach Stradivarius trumpets. These are made by M/K Bending in the US and they are now available for the first time in the UK. M/K Drawing & Bending was founded in 1990 and produces the highest quality musical instrument components for a variety of professionals and manufacturers; including custom Bach and Yamaha trumpet components.

Upgrading the tuning slide is probably the quickest, cheapest, and easiest way to get your instrument to play differently. Players report improved tuning, projection, and significantly different tone colour just by changing slides.

The brace-less [no stay] tuning slide instantly turns your Bach into a lead or commercial instrument. Incredible response, focus and core sound. More brilliant (vibrant) than a braced slide but still maintains that great Bach sound.

“The best slide I’ve ever played” is the way one artist describes it.

It takes seconds to fit!

If you play a Bach Strad, Yamaha Mark II or Xeno trumpet, M/K has the ultimate in custom tuning slides and leadpipes. Whether you’re a teacher or student, artist or amateur, M/K has the components to take your Bach or Yamaha to the next level.

• See the full Bach range here
• See the full Yamaha range here
  [Please note Yamaha slides are currently a special order item.]
• COMING SOON - M/K TUNING SLIDES FOR GETZEN CUSTOM TRUMPETS

M/K Tuning slides are available in a very wide range of options, built to your specification, so the slide is sure to be ideal for your instrument. Choose your option from the selection at the bottom of the page. We recommend you consider Gold Plating the whole slide. This reduces deposits on the sliding surfaces and maintains free movement. They also look good!

• Available to fit both normal and reverse leadpipes.
• Available in ML, L and XL (0.464") bore.
• Available with or without stay.
• Available with Traditional or Semi-Round (Ovate) bend
• Available with Amado, Saturn, or traditional water key.
• Choice of Lacquer, Silver or Gold Plate finish.

Normal leadpipe, Amado waterkey with no stay version illustrated.

You can buy the exact selection you want, confident that if not satisfied, you can return the goods [in pristine condition] for a full refund.

Will has found that due to Vincent Bach manufacturing tolerances, occasionally some slides don't fit as well as most. Will offers a fitting service to alter the slide to suit your instrument if required. If you are not completely satisfied, return the slide in good condition to get your money back.

Please check your instrument to ensure you order the right slide!