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bgosvig
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:02 pm    Post subject: What Year is My Strad? Reply with quote

Although I'm a relatively new member here, I realize that there's been a HUGE amount written on this forum regarding serial numbers for Bach Stradivarius horns.

Yet, I can't seem to identify the year of my newly acquired (used) 180S37.

The serial number is: 663 165

According to Bach Loyalist...

In 2007, Bach produced horn 646 013

In 2012, Bach produced horn 700 000

It seems my horn fall between 2007 and 2012. But...where?

Any illumination on this is greatly appreciated!

- Ben
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blownchops
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably late 2008, early to mid 2009. I think bach was making around 12,000 strad trumpets a year around then, if memory and math from serial number charts is correct.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Definitely around 2009
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OP,

You might be interested to know that your horn was likely produced during the Bach Strike. Here is a thread about the strike with a couple of links to further information.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

666XXX was late 2009
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bgosvig
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks to everyone.

It's helpful to have this info - just because it makes me feel better .

I love how this forum is Wikitrumpetia. You can ask virtually any relevant question and receive scholarly replies that cover every facet.

This forum is an invaluable resource. Much appreciated!

Ben
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bgosvig
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

LittleRusty wrote:
OP,

You might be interested to know that your horn was likely produced during the Bach Strike. Here is a thread about the strike with a couple of links to further information.


Interesting!

I don't know if the strike actually affected their instrument quality (seems it could've). Yet, from my experience with this horn, I have no complaints.

I've never owned a Bach Strad before. But, for what it's worth, I'm in love with this horn. There's a sonorous richness to the tone that exceeds anything I've previously tried. The valves are also wonderful - quick, strong and crisp.

I'm sure I could fall equally in love with top horns from Getzen, Yamaha, Stomvi, Schilke and others.

But for now, this is my new sweetheart
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats!

A good Bach Strad is a lifetime horn. So many players, including many of the top players in the world, play Strads.

And it is not just because their band director made them buy one!
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bgosvig
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 2:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Winghorn wrote:
Congrats!

A good Bach Strad is a lifetime horn. So many players, including many of the top players in the world, play Strads.

And it is not just because their band director made them buy one!


Thanks. Yes, it sure feels that way.

There are doubtless a broad array of horns out there I could thoroughly enjoy. But, I'm so enthralled with this one, it's difficult to imagine ever needing or wanting anything else.

The one downside - it's now all on me. I can no longer find fault with my instrument if I flub a challenging passage. If something needs work, it's definitely me and not my faultless new horn.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bgosvig wrote:

.....
The one downside - it's now all on me. I can no longer find fault with my instrument if I flub a challenging passage. If something needs work, it's definitely me and not my faultless new horn.


Wow. There goes my motivation to get one!

Seriously, though, I'm bidding on an open box Strad 180S37 with SN 784814 on eBay. I suspect there will be no other bids since he's got a bunch of horns for around the same price that are also open box. But I, too, wonder when the horn was made. But I'm confident in purchasing because there is a 30-day return policy and I'm backed up by eBay's policies.

I have a Bach Omega that I really like, but a buddy let me play his quite-well-used Strad 37, and its sound is even sweeter than the Omega's. The Omega, however, has this leak on the tuning slide that I've talked about elsewhere on this forum. The plan now is to take the Omega to a recommended repairman on payday. Fingers crossed. If I can repair the Omega, I'll sell it to help pay for the Strad. That way I won't be one of those, and I paraphrase, 'Latin guys who play Omegas because they're cheaper' anymore. (I'm not quoting anybody on this particular topic/thread).
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