Bach Trumpets – Limited Edition Model Summary Various special edition Bach Stradivarius trumpet models have been released through the years.  These include both ‘anniversary models’ and…

Bach Trumpet Serial Number List This serial number list is the complete summary of vintage Vincent Bach trumpets and modern professional Bach Stradivarius trumpets and the…

New York & Mt. Vernon-era Stradivarius Flugelhorns Vincent Bach manufactured a relatively small number of flugelhorns (<100) over 40 years before the sale to The Selmer…

Bell Logo Variations Understanding the Vincent Bach logo on Bach instruments helps identify the era and authenticity of Bach-branded trumpets and trombones. Here is our guide…

Vincent Bach Corporation – Master Mutes The Vincent Bach Master Mutes would be between 1922 and October 1928, based upon the factory address above. Vincent Bach…

Bach Valve Oil New York era Vincent Bach offered valve oil in his instrument catalogs in the late 1920s.  Interestingly, Bach valve oil was not included…

Bach Sterling Silver Bells – Trumpets & Trombones Sterling silver bells were introduced in the early 1990s on Bach Stradivarius trumpets and trombones for players who…

Bach Trumpet Bell Manufacturing Below are images and articles summarizing changes in the bell manufacturing process over the past 50+ years.  The video below is from…

Bach Valve Protector This is a good example of the various accessories sold by Vincent Bach during the company’s early history. This was patented by Hans…

Vincent Bach Trumpet Models – Stradivarius Over the years, Vincent Bach and related companies have manufactured just a few primary Bach Trumpet models. The list below…

Bell construction variables – Seams, Bracing, and Rims These are some additional details about the construction of Bach Stradivarius trumpet bells, including changes in rims, seam…

Design variations of Bach Tuning Slides Vincent Bach continuously experimented with his brass instrument designs, and below are some comparisons of the variations in trumpet tuning…

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…

Bach Stradivarius Leadpipe/Mouthpipe Receiver Designs Vincent Bach changed the length of the Bach Trumpet mouthpiece receiver in the late 1950s, as he also changed the overall…

How to Read a Bach Trumpet New York / Mt. Vernon Shop Card? Vincent Bach began using simple note cards for the shop card records of…