Bach Stradivarius GOOD Serial Numbers

tptptp · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 11:27 am Post subject:

I have about 15 Strads scattered all the way back to #567. The one I feel best in (at this time-subject to change) is a 37G #475XXX, which is also the newest I have.
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bgwbold · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 12:47 pm Post subject:

I'd suggest that you set aside any preconceived notions and decide for yourself. Mine is from the early 80s and seems fine. Didn't buy it new, but all I have mechanically done to it is get a set of stronger valve springs.

Mike

FREEBELLTRUMPET · Regular Member Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Posts: 33

I have a ML new york Bb #90xx :
I used to have a L- bore 25 Bb #104xxx, a L- bore Mt. Vernon #22xxx , and a M-bore Mt.Vernon Cornet # 17xxx

They were all great instruments

martin

Dick S · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 11:46 pm Post subject:

'70 ML 37 S/N 507XX
Bought new. Never played one better IMO.

Dick

jhatpro · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 2:59 am Post subject:

My 117xxx is excellent. I think that number puts its manufacture around 1971.
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Ruechel · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 4:51 am Post subject:

my 37 ML, serial #38622X rocks!

one piece of advice for all you bach guys..get the brass valve guides from BRASS BOW or from Brass lab in NYC. It makes a huge difference. i was shocked.

bachstrad72 · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 5:02 am Post subject:

Bb 531XXX
C 561XXX
Eb/D 575XXX
other Bb 274XXX

Surprisingly, all of the best horns that I have are the "Newer" Bachs

Mlockman · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 8:18 am Post subject:

5313xx seems to be one of the great ones. I still disagree with the ideas that the older ones are better than the newer ones. Newer ones are more consistant because of the new modern techniques used in the production.

Flame On!

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dave belknap · Heavyweight Member Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

I have an excellent Bb Strad. with a 6 bell and a 6 lead pipe, purchased as a new horn.
The serial number complete is 0281.

Other horns in the stable are:
(2) Selmer Paris Balanced Models
Lawler Balanced Model
Kanstul Chicago 2001 MLP
(2) Harry James (King) Specials
Smith-Watkins K-1 Bb Cornet
Kanstul Signature Flug.
Kanstul Eb/D Trpt.
Getzen Tunable Bell C Trpt.
All mpcs. are Bob Reeves specials
All of the horns have been or shall be
alligned by Bob Reeves

jophst · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:58 am Post subject:

WOAH! How old are you Dave?? That's a very early serial!!!!
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dave belknap · Heavyweight Member Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

I'm just short of 75. Still practice every day..........manage about three gigs per week.

so what · Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 6:55 pm Post subject:

Well, I have a Bach that plays very well, 40817. Good valves with very good compression. Has the same sound as the Bachs and the Bach clones I've played (Sonare, Holton). Way different than the more lively Benge horns. I like playing them both. Different sound, different use. All good horns. By the way, 40817 is a Mercedes.

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Croquethed · Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 3:21 pm Post subject:

Complete coincidence, I'm sure, but Mr. "Yep-OK" has a Bach for sale after six scintillating posts.

RandyTX · Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 5:07 am Post subject:

Pick up six of them, with sequential serial numbers. They'll all play differently. Kind of pointless.
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