Mt Vernon Bach 72 (New- to me)

vwag · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:51 pm Post subject: Mt Vernon Bach 72 (New- to me)

After playing a Bach 72 at a recent store I had my eyes open for a 72 in the discount bins. As luck would have it, a local estate sale firm had a mid 60s, 26xxx Bach 72 out for bid. I went by and checked it out. All slides were stuck, exterior was spotty, but it was fairly pristine obviously having sat for years (if not decades). BUT, it did have an original case with exterior leather cover that was in great shape, and a key. It also had a couple early Bach mouthpieces- 7c, 5c. Inside the horn are some old accessories, but most interesting was a glass dropper bottle of Slikstuf. I won the bid, but likely paid about what it was worth (so much for a discount, everyone knows about these horns)

After getting a professional referral on a vintage restoration guy (in CO!), he gave it some love- valve alignment, minor dent repair, felt replacements, chem cleaning, and lacquer removal. It came out unbelievable. Truly a unique opportunity to get a player. What is truly amazing is the compression is perfect, the valves look brand new.

I only wish I could find information on the original owner, unfortunately they don't have it. Instead I'll just have to get a copy of the shop card.

vwag · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:53 pm Post subject:

Sorry, one more:

IMG_6193 by wagenx, on Flickr

trumpetera · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 2:07 pm Post subject:

Large bore?
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rockford · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 2:38 pm Post subject:

That’s a very rare Mt. Vernon Vindobona. One of just 125 made in Mt. Vernon. Great find.
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TrumpetMD · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 2:43 pm Post subject:

Congratulations on the new horn!

Mike
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Olds L-12 Flugelhorn (1969), Yamaha 13F4 Mouthpiece.
Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns.

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Beauty!

vwag · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject:

Can you clarify where you see that this is a Vindabona model? I remember reading that this was made to sound rotary-trumpet like? is that accurate? Thanks for any additional information on this horn!

Speed · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 3:16 pm Post subject:

Bill, what tells you that it's a Vindabona?

Thanks,
Marc Speed

vwag · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:09 pm Post subject:

rockford · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:11 pm Post subject:

rockford · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:12 pm Post subject:

Check out vincentbachsworld.com for more detailed info.
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Bill Siegfried
NY/Mt. Vernon Bach trumpets. Yamaha flugelhorn and piccolo A/Bb, Monette and Hammond mouthpieces. Fender and Peavey Cirrus Bass Guitars. Ampeg and Genz-Benz amps. Embraer 170/175/190.

vwag · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:54 pm Post subject:

It seems even the mouthpieces are between 1965-1969, per the following spec: "VINCENT BACH CORP" (no period) = 1965-1969

Thanks everyone for the insight, much appreciated, what a treasure.

vwag · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:55 pm Post subject:

65strad · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:14 am Post subject:

outstanding find!
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'08 Bach factory custom "one off" 43*G SN#2008
'65 Bach 181 37 SN#30836
'67 Bach 180 37 SN#39773
'70 Bach 181 37 SN#58831
'72 Bach 180S 43 SN#70503
'05 Bach VBS 196 Picc SN#560142
'07 Bach Chicago C SN#656602