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Vincent Bach combined his unique talents as a musician and an engineer to create brass instruments of unequaled tonal quality; instruments which today remain the sound choice of artists worldwide. Although Vincent also displayed a strong aptitude for science and received an engineering degree in Vienna, he gave up a promising career to pursue his first love and an uncertain future as a trumpeter. The risk paid off. He established musical success as he toured throughout Europe. World War I forced Vincent's move to New York City, where he played with such prestigious groups as the Boston Symphony and the Metropolitan Opera and Ballet.

While on tour he had difficulty finding a mouthpiece and realized the need for high-quality mouthpieces. His discovery was further substantiated when, during the World War, Vincent served as sergeant and band master of the 306th Army Field Artillery Band in Long Island. As head of the bugle school, Vincent found both mouthpieces and instruments to be of inferior quality. While on furloughs, Vincent went to New York City where he remodeled old mouthpieces and made new ones in the back room of the Selmer Music store. In 1918 Bach invested in a foot operated lathe and began producing mouthpieces. His business grew rapidly, and in 1924 the first Bach trumpets were manufactured. Musicians frequently referred to a Bach trumpet as a “real 'Stradivarius' of a trumpet”, thus inspiring the brand name “Bach Stradivarius”.

Players all across the country are giving rave reviews about the sound, the response and the quality of Bach Stradivarius professional trumpets. Bach professional brass instruments are produced in the US with strict adherence to the heritage and designs developed by master craftsman Vincent Bach. Old-world craftsmanship merged with modern technology results in a line of musical instruments that meet the artistic demands of the most discriminating players. Choose from one of the standard models or customize an instrument to meet your own playing needs.

Stradivarius 180 Standard Bb:

This is the most popular Bach trumpet for all-around playing. The Stradivarius Standard series has a standard weight brass body and standard weight one-piece hand hammered brass bell. A #25 standard construction mouthpipe is used (except for extra large and Vindabona bores). Each trumpet comes with Monel pistons. Lacquer or silver plating are available. With this Strad you have a choice of five bore sizes, but the .459” medium large bore is the most common. There are many bell choices in shape and metal type. These horns are highly customizable, with many special order options, including 1st slide trigger, 3rd slide waterkey, 3rd valve slide trigger, rounded main tuning slide crook and extra engraving. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Stradivarius 180 Reverse Bb:

The Stradivarius Reverse series has a lightweight brass body and a standard weight one-piece hand hammered brass bell. A #25LR reversed construction mouthpipe is used, which results in a more free blowing instrument. Each trumpet comes with Monel pistons. Lacquer or silver plating are available. With this Strad you have a choice of three bore sizes, but the .459” medium large bore is the most common. There are many bell choices in shape and metal type. These horns are highly customizable, with many different special order options, including 1st slide trigger, 3rd slide waterkey, 3rd valve slide trigger, rounded main tuning slide crook and extra engraving. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Stradivarius 180 Lightweight Bb:

The Stradivarius Lightweight series has a lightweight brass body and a lightweight one-piece hand hammered brass bell. A standard construction #25 mouthpipe is used. The depth and color of sound, coupled with the even intonation and response make this instrument a top choice. Each trumpet comes with Monel pistons. Lacquer or silver plating are available. With this Strad you have a choice of three bore sizes, but the .459” medium large bore is the most common. There are many bell choices in shape and metal type. These horns are highly customizable, with many different special order options, including 1st slide trigger, 3rd slide waterkey, 3rd valve slide trigger, rounded main tuning slide crook and extra engraving. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Stradivarius LT180S77 New York Bb:

This special edition trumpet features a lightweight #7 bell made popular during the early 1930's, as well as a #7 mouthpipe that is very free blowing with a quick response. This trumpet comes with Monel pistons and a .462” large bore size. It has a French-bead flat rim, a vintage 1930's mouthpiece receiver and a silver plated finish. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Stradivarius 197 New York Bb:

This special edition trumpet features a lightweight #7 bell made popular during the early 1930's, as well as a #7 mouthpipe that is very free blowing with a quick response. This trumpet comes with Monel pistons and a .462” large bore size. It has a French-bead flat rim, a vintage 1930's mouthpiece receiver and gold plated slides and trim. Topping it off are semi-precious finger buttons. Bach trumpets include a Bach Limited Edition case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Stradivarius 180 C:

The Stradivarius C trumpet features a #239 one-piece hand hammered brass bell and a #25C mouthpipe. (Other bell and mouthpipe choices are available) There are two bore sizes to choose from, .459” medium large or .462” large bore. This trumpet comes with Monel pistons. Lacquer or silver plating are available. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Stradivarius Chicago C:

The Stradivarius trumpet in C is based on Vincent Bach's original 1955 C trumpet designs, played by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. It features a #229 one-piece lightweight hand hammered bell with French-bead flat rim and a special #25CC mouthpipe. This trumpet comes with Monel pistons and a silver plated finish. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Stradivarius Philly C:

This horn features a standard weight one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass #229 bell and a classic French bead flat rim with soldered bell wire. The special #25 mouthpipe is based on the 1947 design, and it has a .462” large bore and Monel pistons. Details include: wide-foot bell to leadpipe braces, narrower braces at bell to valve casing and valve casing to leadpipe, thumb ring on first valve, narrow tuning slide, single brace on tuning slide, bead rings on all slides, hexagon shaped pull knobs. Available silver plated only. Bach trumpets include a Bach zippered case and your choice of Bach standard silver plated mouthpieces.

Also available for special order are:

Bach Stradivarius D Trumpet

Bach Stradivarius Eb Soprano Trumpet

Vincent Bach Piccolo Trumpet

Bach Stradivarius Piccolo Trumpet

Bach Stradivarius Flugelhorn

Bach Stradivarius Bass Trumpet

Bach Stradivarius Triumphal Trumpet

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