Unusual & "One of a Kind" Vincent Bach Instruments
Below are examples of Vincent Bach trumpets that were one-off designs, models, or features. While not all of these below can be confirmed to be built by Vincent Bach Corporation, the examples below are “One of a Kind” Bach trumpets.
Manufactured in 1927, this hand-hammered, silver-plated Bach Stradivarius was the only known example Vincent Bach produced. While this ‘hand hammered’ finish was later available on Olds Military trumpets and trombones, this was an unusual request in 1927. It was originally marked “My Own,” which we assume was Vincent’s trumpet. Later, it appeared to have been sold in 1927.
This Bach Stradivarius trumpet used a model 4 bell and model 4 mouthpipe.
source: Conn Selmer Vincent Bach archives
While we do not think this Bb Echo trumpet was manufactured by Vincent Bach Corporation, it does have a Bach 1931 Faceibat Anno Stradivarius bell on an unknown trumpet valve and slides body.
Additional photos of this unusual trumpet can be found at the National Music Museum at this link.
source: National Music Museum
Coming soon.
source: from the Bill Cable collection.
