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Charis Regular Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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I just picked up a 1933 NY Bach. It is a sweet playing horn. It has a #11 bell. Has any one played one of these? I do not know what to compare the tone too. However, the horns produces one great sound. |
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Geri Regular Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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I had an opportunity to try out a NY Bronx Bach a few years ago. I'm not sure or the exact manufacturer date, but the serial number was 95xx or so. I was frankly a little dissappointed with it. I don't remember the specifics, but the tone and feel were not as good as another (later model) Mt. Vernon that I tried there at the same time. I doubt if the differences were due to damage since both horns seemed pretty well taken care of and not refinished. |
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Charis Regular Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I picked this one out of a group of 6 horns ... All NY Bach. This one was by far the best. The Number on this one is 2009. |
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wardsd Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 504
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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The new Yorks and the first couple years of Mt. Vernons have a tighter wrap, and definitely play different than modern bachs. Geri, it is possible this is the difference you noticed between the New York and the Mt. Vernon.
Steve |
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DavesTrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 1712 Location: Shreveport, LA
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KevinInGeorgia Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 May 2002 Posts: 738 Location: Lawrenceville, GA
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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What is the best way to request a copy of the Shop card?
I've got a Mt Vernon C with a 238 Bell that I would like to have more info about...
Can you just email them or do you need to call??
thanks,
kevin |
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DavesTrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 1712 Location: Shreveport, LA
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 3:42 am Post subject: |
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Kevin,
There used to be an e-mail address posted on the Selmer website. Also a snail mail addy. That said, I tried several times with no success and finally had a friend with connections get a copies for me.
There are many changes underway at Bach now and I hope they still continue to offer this service.
The card will tell things like the kind of brass used, fit of the pistons, bore size, leadpipe and bell models, who the horn was made for/ sold to, date of manufacture, date of sell, and other info. Most of the cards I've seen are in V. Bach's own hand. _________________ Dave M
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DavesTrumpet Heavyweight Member
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Mr.Hollywood Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:41 am Post subject: |
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For those who might not know that looks like Bix's own signature on that card.
I wonder what the card is worth? Its got Bach's and Bix's writing on it.
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DavesTrumpet Heavyweight Member
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JDWildcat Regular Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 91 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:03 am Post subject: |
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Do those shop cards say the bells are made out of French brass? What exactly is that? |
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jophst Heavyweight Member
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 3139 Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:08 am Post subject: |
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Don't you mean "Freedom" Brass?
I would like to know this as well. _________________ Bb - Yamaha Xeno 8335RGS
Picc - Yamaha 9830 w/PVA
Flugel - Yamaha Shew 6310Z
Laskey's 68MD,68C,PIC,68F,68DB |
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DavesTrumpet Heavyweight Member
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