This trumpet has been ultrasonically cleaned and maintained by our world-class repair shop, and is ready for many more years of use! This trumpet was professionally owned and played during its life, with some signs of wear/repair, and plays very well with a secure feel and clear rich tone. A good example of Bach trumpets made in the Early Elkhart era, whose modern counterparts are the 190 series. Includes a hardshell case.
Unlike a standard 180 series Bach Stradivarius, this "Early Elkhart" era trumpet circa 1973 features a two piece valve casing with nickel upper balusters, brass valve guides, wide foot Z braces, and notably a bell with rare "Corporation" stamp. This denotes a lighter Mt. Vernon-weight bell, with a side seam and steel bell wire, but even closer to the Mt Vernon craftsmen, tooling, and hand-hammered bell forming that has been lost to time. It also features a trigger on the first slide. This all changed by the mid 1970s, one reason why older Bach trumpets often have a different and more desirable sound to them.
The modern Bach 190 series trumpets have reintroduced the specifications and craftsmanship found on trumpets of this era. Notably the C190SL229X, the closest Bach has achieved to these trumpets in over 50 years.
Unlike a standard 180 series Bach Stradivarius, this "Early Elkhart" era trumpet circa 1973 features a two piece valve casing with nickel upper balusters, brass valve guides, wide foot Z braces, and notably a bell with rare "Corporation" stamp. This denotes a lighter Mt. Vernon-weight bell, with a side seam and steel bell wire, but even closer to the Mt Vernon craftsmen, tooling, and hand-hammered bell forming that has been lost to time. It also features a trigger on the first slide. This all changed by the mid 1970s, one reason why older Bach trumpets often have a different and more desirable sound to them.
The modern Bach 190 series trumpets have reintroduced the specifications and craftsmanship found on trumpets of this era. Notably the C190SL229X, the closest Bach has achieved to these trumpets in over 50 years.
This trumpet has been ultrasonically cleaned and maintained by our world-class repair shop, and is ready for many more years of use! This trumpet was professionally owned and played during its life, with some signs of wear/repair, and plays very well with a secure feel and clear rich tone. A good example of Bach trumpets made in the Early Elkhart era, whose modern counterparts are the 190 series. Includes a hardshell case.
Unlike a standard 180 series Bach Stradivarius, this "Early Elkhart" era trumpet circa 1973 features a two piece valve casing with nickel upper balusters, brass valve guides, wide foot Z braces, and notably a bell with rare "Corporation" stamp. This denotes a lighter Mt. Vernon-weight bell, with a side seam and steel bell wire, but even closer to the Mt Vernon craftsmen, tooling, and hand-hammered bell forming that has been lost to time. It also features a trigger on the first slide. This all changed by the mid 1970s, one reason why older Bach trumpets often have a different and more desirable sound to them.
The modern Bach 190 series trumpets have reintroduced the specifications and craftsmanship found on trumpets of this era. Notably the C190SL229X, the closest Bach has achieved to these trumpets in over 50 years.
Unlike a standard 180 series Bach Stradivarius, this "Early Elkhart" era trumpet circa 1973 features a two piece valve casing with nickel upper balusters, brass valve guides, wide foot Z braces, and notably a bell with rare "Corporation" stamp. This denotes a lighter Mt. Vernon-weight bell, with a side seam and steel bell wire, but even closer to the Mt Vernon craftsmen, tooling, and hand-hammered bell forming that has been lost to time. It also features a trigger on the first slide. This all changed by the mid 1970s, one reason why older Bach trumpets often have a different and more desirable sound to them.
The modern Bach 190 series trumpets have reintroduced the specifications and craftsmanship found on trumpets of this era. Notably the C190SL229X, the closest Bach has achieved to these trumpets in over 50 years.