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Bach Trumpets – Cases
Trumpet Cases
Through the years, various cases have been made for Bach trumpets, cornets, etc. These images show the evolution of these trumpet cases. We are always looking for additional, or corrections to this information. Use our “contact us” button at the top of each page.
New York Case (1920s) – Design 1
New York Case (1920s) – Design 2
New York Case (1930′s)
Mt. Vernon Case (1955) – SN 137XX
Source: Special thanks to Fred Cirksena of Quality Brass for the images of early Bach cases.
Special thanks to John Baber of Westborn Custom Trumpets for the images of the 1930′s Bach case.
(Hans J.) Bach – Instruments
Hans J. Bach (Vincent’s brother) helped with Vincent’s early business, and also owned and operated a music store for more than 30 years at 128 West 47th Street, New York City, NY at the same time Vincent was making instruments through the 1930-1950′s.
Other stencil musical instruments such as saxophones, trumpets, and trombones exist.
This is an early example of a Trombone case by Hans Bach.
Additional references include the reference to “Bach – Hansart Instruments” company.
Another reference – Inventor
Hans J Bach company of New York was granted a patent for a wind instrument hand protector. Patent linked below. This was the only patent by Hans J. Bach.
patent number: 1,481,855
filed: December 28, 1922
issued: January 29, 1924
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- Images of Hans Bach instruments
- Images of any reference to Hand J. Bach music stores
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