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from my email today Most likely this is when it was mfg. This is the Elkhart period, and sometimes trumpets from this era (and others) had unknown quality levels. I have one from around...

from the serial number you porvided, this is most likely a BACH student line trumpet. Have the seller show you the bell engraving, that will answer the question... or at least you know if it is a...

From my email today.

I have a very old Selmer Signet trumpet serial number 12502, it says Elkhart, Indiana - made in the USA, just like another trumpet I have (#56932) but that one also says "designed by Vincent Bach"....

Your back is most likely form the 1960-1961 time period, and should be marked with Mt. Vernon, NY on the bell. The approx. value would be best judged looking on ebay past auctions. My guess would...

from my email

The 181 Stradivarious model is a long model cornet (vs. a shepards crook, model 184). This is the most common, although some prefer the 184 model. Bach cornets are not that commonly used in British...

Can someone give me any information regarding the Bach Strad 181 ML cornet?

I have a Stradivarious model number 45281 purchased in 1968. I have taken it with me on 14 moves, mostly in Asia. I played it frequently up until 2000 when I had an accident. I am in Taipei and would...

Your trumpet is from the mid to late 1980's... The best way to determine the value is to look at some recently completed auctions. I would guess between $750-$850... ...