Vincent Bach Trombone Models
Through the years there have been just a few primary models manufactured by Vincent Bach and related companies. This list of both primary and special edition trombones are the best list we’ve been able to compile
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Trombone Models – Stradivarius (Alto)
Model | Description | |
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Model 2 |
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Produced in New York era. |
Model 3 |
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Was a custom model. |
Model 39 |
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Key Eb Bore .468″ medium bore Bell 6.5″ one-piece yellow brass bell Slide standard chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip.The Model 39 Professional Alto Trombone |
Trombone Models – Stradivarius (Tenor)
Model | Description | |
Model 4 | Medium-Small Bore slide (0.468″) with a medium-small bore bell. An excellent instrument for small orchestras where only two brasses, trumpet, trombone are in the ensemble. This trombone has a most perfect intonation and responds beautifully to muting. The tone is compact, brilliant and free from thinness, commonly termed “nasal twang.” The Model 4 has been especially designed for players with a delicate embouchure to enable them to play the entire register, particularly the high notes, with the utmost ease.For engagements in hotels, restaurants, small bedrooms and other places where the requirements are usually for subdued music, this instrument will be found thoroughly desirable and suitable.Also a reference to a Stradivarius 4 .468/.485 7.5 Dual bore. | |
Model 5 |
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Model 6 | Medium Bore slide (0.485″) with a medium bore bell. There were actually 7 variations on the model 6. These variants were different combinations of tuning slide, tuning slide tubes, and the bell size. These were labeled as follows on the bell:6 6II 6III 6IV – More Common 6IV/V 6VI 6VII – More Common |
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Model LT6 | 0.485″/ 7.000″ | MODEL LT6 BACH STRADIVARIUS TENOR TROMBONE Key of Bb, .485″ small bore, 7″ one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, lightweight nickel silver outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, removable gold-plated balance weight, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. |
Model 8 | Medium Bore slide (0.490″), a fraction larger than the model “6” with a medium bore bell slightly larger than the model “6” bell.Of similar construction to the previous model, with a fuller and more mellow tone. For theatre and concert orchestras and full sized dance bands. | |
Model 8ii | More than likely the 8ii was later simplified to the model 8 | |
Model LT8 | 0.490″ / 7.000″ | Key of Bb, .490″ small bore, 7-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, lightweight nickel silver outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, removable gold-plated balance weight, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. |
Model 12 | 0.500″ / 7.500″ | Key of Bb, .500″ medium bore, 7-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, removable gold-plated balance weight, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. |
Model 16 | Medium Large Duo Bore (0.490/0.510″) with a medium large bore bell.Full, mellow tone of great volume and a free response and chief features of this trombone. Suitable for larger theatre orchestras and for symphony performances. | |
Model LT16 | Key of Bb, .509″ medium bore, 7-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, open gooseneck, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, lightweight nickel silver outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. | |
Model V16 | 0.485″ / 7.500″ | Valve trombone |
Model 17T | 0.500″/0.514″ / 7.000″ | Serial number 6. Never mfg. as a std. model. |
Molde 32 | Made for the US Army Band in the 1950’s | |
Model 34 | 0.522″ / 8.000″ | Also known as the Palmer Traulsen model.They were only made at the MtVernon factory, not the prior New York or later Elkhart factory? |
Model 36 | Medium bore slide (0.525″) with large bore bell.For the first trombone work in large symphony or concert orchestras. Remarkable high register so essential for modern symphony work. Beautiful, broad and sonorous tone, full of life. Abundant tone-volume and carrying power. No risk of over blowing this instrument as there is no player with sufficient power to reach the limit of its fortissimo. | |
Model 36B | 0.525″ / 8.000″ | Model 36 with F valve.For 1st and 2nd trombone work in large symphony, opera, or concert orchestras or band. Identical bore (0.525″) and construction as the previous model, but with a rotary valve. By using the “F” valve, the entire chromatic scale down to the pedal notes can be played. “F” valve valve slide can be pulled out to “E”. (See illustration of the Medel 50B trombone) |
Stradivarius 36 .525 8 Stradivarius 36B .525 8 F Stradivarius 36BO .525 8 F Stradivarius 36K .525 8 F Balanced valve design. Stradivarius 36C .525 8 F Removable F section. Stradivarius 36CO .525 8 F |
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Model 40 | 0.525″/547″ Dual Bore / 9.000″ | Produced during the New York era. |
Model 42 | All 42 series Bach Stradivarius tenor trombones feature .547″ large bore, 8-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. | |
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Trombone Models – Stradivarius (Bass)
Model | Description | |
45B | 0.547″ / 9.000″ | Stradivarius 45B |
46 | 0.562″ | It was the model 45, but with a .562 bore slide instead of the standard .547/.562 slide the 45 usually came with. Although it was sold as a 46, the bells were still stamped as 45. |
50A | 0.562″ /9.500″ | All Bach Stradivarius bass trombones feature .562″ large bore, one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case.MODEL 50A – 9-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, Hagmann Valve rotor mechanism, open wrap |
Model 50B | 9″ bass trombone with F valve.For the 3rd trombonist (bass trombonist) in large symphony, opera, or concert orchestras or bands. Similar in construction to the previous tenor trombone with F valve (F Valve slide can pulled out to E), but has a large sized bell and a large slide bore (0.562). It retains its great, majestic tone to the lowest pedal notes. Indispensable in symphony organizations, this instrument is also recommended for first class concert bands, for its adds sonority and “body” to the brass section.MODEL 50B (Today) – 9-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, traditional rotor mechanism, traditional wrap | |
Model 50K | 0.562″ / 9.500″ | All Bach Stradivarius bass trombones feature .562″ large bore, one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case.MODEL 50K – 9-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, Balanced Valve® rotor mechanism, open wrap |
Model 50T | All Bach Stradivarius bass trombones feature .562″ large bore, one-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case.MODEL 50T – 9-1/2″ one-piece yellow brass bell, Thayer ™ Valve rotor mechanism, open wrap | |
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Trombone Models – Student Line
Model | Description | |
Mercedes 894 | 0.510″ / 7.500″ | Also as Bundy 894B = F Attachment |
Mercedes 836 | 0.525″ / 8.000″ | Also as Bundy 836B = F Attachment |
Mercedes 843 | Also as Bundy | |
Mercedes 883 | 0.515″ / | Marching trombone |
Model TB200 | Key of Bb/F, .525″ medium-large bore, 8″ two-piece yellow brass bell with engraving, F rotor mechanism, ball bearing rotor linkage, traditional wrap, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, chrome-plated handgrip, tubular brass body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, wood shell case. | |
Model TB300 | Key of Bb, .500″ medium bore, 8″ two-piece yellow brass bell, chrome-plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, chrome-plated handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, removable nickel-plated balance weight, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, double-wall case. | |
Model TB600 | “Aristocrat” – .509″ bore, 8″ bell, clear lacquer, Bach 350-12C mouthpiece, 50882 case. | |
Source: Dr. Jason Oliver, D.M.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University, various Vincent Bach catalogs