What is difference between Bach Strad 37 &Bach Strad 43

ernieo2 · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 5:57 pm Post subject:

I'm considering buying on e-bay either a silver 37 or silver 43. Could somebody please explain any differences between these two and/or which one is the best.

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Jon Arnold · Heavyweight Member Joined: 07 Jan 2002 Posts: 2026

The 43 is brighter and better for lead trumpet and the 37 is good for all around playing. Some people play lead on a 37 as well . What kind of playing situations do you need the horn for? I personally like the 37 the best, but it does not necessarily mean one is better than the other. I think you can't go wrong with a 37. It works well for all playing situations.

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ernieo2 · Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 6:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks, I am a comeback player and coming back after a 43 yr absence. I bought a cheap student horn and regret doing that now so just wanted a better trumpet for myself. I play for my own enjoyment only.

Trptbenge · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 4:34 am Post subject:

The 43 bell is definitely brighter then the 37. The 37 is a better all around horn.

Mike

jazzartizt1742 · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 6:01 am Post subject:

What about a 72?

musicemt · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Posts: 419

A 72 bell is considered to give the darkest sound of the bell sizes, and is recommended for orchestral playing.

A small disclaimer...the best thing to do to decide which bell you want is to hustle on over to the nearest music store and try a Bach with a 37 bell, then one with a 43 bell and make your choice based on sound and feel.

Ben
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MoonBoy · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 8:16 am Post subject:

I think that the 65 bell is a bit darker than the 72.
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SirTrumpet · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 12:26 pm Post subject:

I have a 72 with a 43 lp. I play in a latin jazz orchestra with three trumpets players. Two of them have the 37 model. I tested both and prefer the 72. It makes more bright sound over the 37.
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BrassClass · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 1:29 pm Post subject:

How does the resistance in the 43 compared to the 37?

DavesTrumpet · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 5:43 pm Post subject:

I always kind of feel the 43 plays more open. For me personally, I prefer the 37.

I did do an experiment by building a horn with a tighter #6 pipe and a 43 bell. I think it's very well balanced.

For a good, overall (do-all) horn, the 25 pipe/37 bell is probably the way to go. That's not meaning the 43 isn't bad. Just my opinion.

Dave M

ARB · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 6:26 pm Post subject:

Do these different Bach models have different bore sizes?

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Here's some good information on the different bells:

http://www.thebachloyalist.freeservers.com/BbBellChart.html

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