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Press Release – Steinway Announces Agreement in Principle to Sell Band Division

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:44:22 +0000

Steinway Announces Agreement in Principle to Sell Band Division

For Immediate Release:

WALTHAM, MA – January 20, 2012 – Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:LVB), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of musical instruments, announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to sell its band division to an investor group led by two current directors of the Company: Dana Messina, former CEO, and John Stoner, Conn-Selmer President. Samick Musical Instruments Co. Ltd, the owner of 33% of the Company’s common stock, will provide a portion of the financing and acquire a significant equity interest in the buyer.

The parties expect to execute a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement, subject to committed financing, in the next 30 to 60 days. The definitive agreement will include a “go-shop” provision under which the Special Committee of the Board of Directors will be permitted to solicit, receive, evaluate and enter into negotiations with respect to alternative proposals for a 60-day period. The Special Committee, with the assistance of its advisors, will actively solicit alternative proposals during this period. There can be no assurance that this process will result in a superior offer and there can be no assurance that the Company will enter into a definitive agreement for any transaction or that any transaction will be completed.

About Steinway Musical Instruments

Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc., through its Steinway and Conn-Selmer divisions, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of high quality musical instruments. These products include Bach Stradivarius trumpets, Selmer Paris saxophones, C.G. Conn French horns, Leblanc clarinets, King trombones, Ludwig snare drums and Steinway & Sons pianos. Through its online music retailer, ArkivMusic, the Company also produces and distributes classical music recordings. For more information about Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. please visit the Company’s website at www.steinwaymusical.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This release contains “forward-looking statements” which represent the Company’s present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The Company cautions that such statements are necessarily based on certain assumptions which are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this release. Further information on these risk factors is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact: Telephone: Email:

Julie A. Theriault 781-894-9770 ir@steinwaymusical.com

Bach Trombones – Model 8ii

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:58:57 +0000

Bach Trombones – Model 8ii

This is an unusual example of an early Bach model 8 trombone, with the variation of model 8ii stamped on the bell. It is suggested that the model 8ii, later became just the model 8. Note the bell brass gauige amrking of 51 (vs. the standard 45 commonly used)

Also, looking for anyone that can explain the marking of “33″ on the main support.

source: Barry Goldberg

Bach Trombones – Model (Year Introduction)

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:28:17 +0000

Bach Trombones – Model (Year Introduction)

We are always looking for more information on this list. Please contact us through the header contact us to provide any additional information.

Model	Year (Introduction – Discontinued)
Model 4	1935-65
Model 5	1938-41
Model 6	1932-
Model 8	1934-
Model 12	have seen one from late 1930´s
Model 16	1932-
Model 34	1948-1967
Model 36	1932-
Model 40	1931-1941..?
Model 42	1952-
Model 45	1935-1969
Model 50	1938-

Source: TromboneForum

Bach Mouthpieces – Holton Examples

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:57:42 +0000

Bach Mouthpieces – Holton examples

Chicago Examples (<1918)

Frank Holton & Company moved to Elkhorn, WI in the Spring of 1918. These examples would have been very early examples of a Vincent Bach mouthpiece.

Elkhorn, WI Examples (>1918)

Frank Holton & Company moved to Elkhorn, WI in the Spring of 1918. These examples would have been a later example of a Vincent Bach mouthpiece.

Source: Magne Remmen (Chicago example), Holton Loyalist

Bach Trombones – Model 6 Build Configurations (1957)

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:53:47 +0000

Bach Trombone Build Sheet
Dated: 9/6/1954

Model	Slide Bore	Mouthpipe	Slide Crook	Bell	Lrg. Tuning Slide Tube	Tuning Slide Bow	Sml. Tuning Slide Tube	Gooseneck
6i	0.485″	#412	0.522″	#401	0.721″	#411	0.582″	#411
6ii	0.485″	#412	0.522″	#425	0.721″	#411	0.562″	#411
6iii	0.485″	#412	0.522″	#425	0.670″	#416	0.528″	#416
6iv	0.485″	#412	0.522″	#431	0.721″	#416	0.562″	#411
6v	0.485″	#412	0.522″	#431	0.670″	#416	0.528″	#416
6vi	0.485″	#412	0.522″	#436	0.721″	#431	0.562″	#411
6vii	0.485″	#412	0.522″	#440	0.721″	#431	0.562″	#411

Some notes to add-
1. Models iii and v have the smallest bell thoats and smallest larger slide tubes, therefor making them the least desirable.
2. All bells listed on this sheet are from 1957 after Bach went to all 7 1/2 inch bells as standard sizes. Earlier M.V. and N.Y. bells could have 7 inch bells, but that would be the only variable from these numbers.

Source: Dr. Jason Oliver, D.M.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Bach Accessories – Mouthpiece Case (1925)

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:59:45 +0000

Bach Mouthpiece Cases

A good mouthpiece is of such immense value to a brass instrumentalist that he should take every precaution to protect it against loss or damage. It is highly inadvisable to leave the mouthpiece in the instrument or case. The player should have his mouthpiece with him at all times, but if carried loose in the pocket, it is very liable to be scratched, bent, or chocked up. A mouthpiece case is an absolute necessity and you cannot find a better one that that illustrated above.

Source: page 16, Vincent Bach Corporation catalog (1925)

Bach Trombones – Shop Cards

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:42:52 +0000

Vincent Bach – Shop Cards (Trombone)

Click here for Shop Card (Trumpet)

Bach used simple note cards for his shop card records of each horn. in about 1926 Bach started to standardize on the information includes. During the years, the same basic information was recorded, however the format slightly changed through the years. Shop cards are generally available through the 30,XXX serial number range.

If you contact Conn-Selmer customer service in Elkhart, IN and politely request a copy of the shop card they are most often willing to fax, email to you. (Kudos for Conn-Selmer to continue to information on the heritage of these Vincent Bach Corporation brass instruments)

Bach Trombone – Shop Card fields

Field (earliest example on shopcard)	Description
Serial Number	The serial number of the instrument.
Bell Diameter
Bell Mandrel No.
Tuning Slide Bow
Goose Neck
Slide Bore
Slide Width
Mouthpipe No
Customer

Bach Trombone – Shop Card examples

Serial #	Sold Date	Shop Card Image
Serial #0006	Sept. (1930?) April 1931 August 1935
Serial# 0013	Aug. (1930?) Oct (1930?) Nov. (1930?) April 1931 Oct. (1931?)
Serial # 5758	Feb. 1960

Source: TromboneForum.org

Bach Trumpets – Bell Variations (Sterling Silver)

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:15:26 +0000

from our collection of various bell markings. These were first introduced in 1992 -1993 era. Note the difference on these two Elkhart Model 37 sterling silver bells.

if anyone has any additional details, please contact us through the header of this page.

Sterling Silver
(older serial number, stamped)

The first prototype sterling silver bell Bach’s were made of sheets of sterling silver. Other sterling bells have been reported to be around 92-93% silver content.

Sterling Silver
Plus
(recent serial number, engraved)

Current Sterling SIlver bells today are manufactured using an electroforming process. Silver content is closer to 99%

Source: Luc Decock

Bach Mouthpieces – Packaging (New York)

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:54:00 +0000

A great example of early New York Mouthpiece mouthpiece packaging used when shipping to customers.

Postmaster
Vincent Bach Corp.
Brass Boulevard and East 218th Street
New York City, U.S.A

Very similar packaging to the Mt. Vernon example found here.

Bach Accessories – Valve Protector (1925)

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:09:56 +0000

A good example of the various accessories sold by Vincent Bach early in the history of Vincent Bach Corporation. Always looking for actual images, please contact us through the header if you have one of these.

Bach Valve Protector
for Trumpet and Cornet
patented.

(as a side note Hans J. Bach was issued a patent for the same device on Jan. 29, 1924)

Prevents perspiration from corroding the metal.
Protects the hand from brass stain.
Preserves gold or silver plating.
Keeps valves from freezing in winter.
Lessens the strain of holding the instrument.
Gives an unfailing grip.

No. 1 – Price. Genuine leather. velvet lines, plain ………….$1.00: postpaid. $1.10
No. 2 – Price. Genuine leather, with third valve extension, $1.25: postpaid. $1.35

From the 1925 Vincent Bach Corporation catalog.

Source: 1925 Vincent Bach Corporation Catalog