Bch Stradivarius Finger Hook Design Evolution
Through the past 100 years, the finger hook has evolved on Bach trumpets. The distinct examples below are from the New York, Mount Vernon, and Elkhart eras.
New York Style
- Serial Number #4117 (1937)
Mt. Vernon Transition Style
- Good example of the “transition” finger hook between the New York and later Mt. Vernon styles
Mt. Vernon Style
- 1959
Elkhart Style
- 1973
source: Martin Garcia
source: various eBay auctions
