Bach Trombone Model by Year
As Vincent Bach’s business grew, he introduced various Bach Trombone Stradivarius models. Over the years, models such as Model 12, 16, and 50 have remained popular among players. However, other models were discontinued due to feedback from players or changes in manufacturing standards.
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Year Introduced | Year Discontinued | |
|---|---|---|
No Model # | 1929 | 1931 |
Model 4 | 1935 | 1965 |
Model 5 | 1938 | 1941 |
Model 6 | 1932 | tbd |
Model 8 | 1934 | tbd |
Model 12 | late 1930s | tbd |
Model 16 | 1932 | present |
Model 34 | 1948 | 1967 |
Model 36 | 1932 | present |
Model 40 | 1931 | early 1940s |
Model 42 | 1952 | present |
Model 45 | 1935 | 1969 |
Model 47 | tbd | present |
Model 50 | 1938 | present |
When the first Bach Stradivarius Trombone was introduced to the market, it did not specify the model number or bell mandrel. Interestingly, in the September 1929 advertisement, no additional information was given, apart from the model being a Stradivarius trombone.
source: International Musician; Sept. 1929
source: Vincent Bach Corporation, Selmer Company, Conn Selmer catalogs.
