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Bach Accessories – Valve Protector (1925)
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
(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
WANTED:
- Images of Hans Bach instruments
- Images of any reference to Hand J. Bach music stores
Bach History – Key Leadership
We’re always looking for more information/corrections to include on key persons that were involved in the history of Bach instruments, so please email us through our contact us link in the header.
All information is copyright per the original owner/source.
Key Leadership – CEO / President
| Era | Person | Title Biography / Notes |
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| 1918 | 1961 | Vincent Bach | Founder, President of Vincent Bach Corp. |  |
| 1960 | 1974 | John F. (Jack) Feddersen | President, Selmer Company | <image wanted> |
| 1974 | 1970′s | Charles Bickel (d: 2008) |
CEO, Selmer Corporation |  Video Link |
| 1980′s | 1990 | H.W. (William) Petersen | CEO, Selmer Corp.(Came from rival C.G. Conn) |  Video Link |
| 1990′s | 2008 | Tom Burzycki | President, Selmer Band Instruments | 
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| 2008 | Present | John Stoner | President, Conn-Selmer,Inc. |  |
Key Leadership – Brass
| Era | Person | Title Biography / Notes |
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| 1918 | 1930s | Hans Bach | Vincent Bach’s brother.Ran some local NYC retail outlets. Helped in the early days of Vincent Bach Corp. | (image wanted) |
| 1931 | 1956 | Emil Bundschu | Manager of the Bach factory.Left the business following a nervous breakdown. | (image wanted) |
| <1960 | John Pettinato | Chief Bach RepairmanMfg. most Mt. Vernon Bach Trombones | (image wanted) | |
| <1940 | Mike Tareskevich |
Shop Foreman | (image wanted) | |
| 1960 | 1982 | Lloyd Fillio |
Chief Bach Brass TechnicianFrom NAMM oral historyVideo Link
“Lloyd Fillio grew up in the band instrument capital, Elkhart, Indiana. His father worked in the industry as did his uncle and cousin (Ernie Kenaga who was also interviewed). It seemed natural for Lloyd to work in the industry. He worked for CG Conn for a short time before moving over to Selmer in 1960 where he took part in the relocation of the Vincent Bach trumpet division, which was purchased by Selmer in 1963. Lloyd enjoyed his role as product developer and felt rewarded as the company began to focus on brass instruments from that point on.” |
"Lloyd Fillio, standing, is the Bach brasswind technician. Lloyd joined Selmer in 1960. He is working with Ken Pettifor, Pro Shop foreman and a 22 year Bach veteran." from Bach Brass AV4785B, 1986 |
| 1972 | Present | Tedd Waggoner | Chief Brass DesignerDirector of Marketing – Brass InstrumentsDirector of Bach Operations (2006-present)From NAMM oral historyVideo Link
“Tedd Waggoner began his career in the music industry in 1969 and soon joined the Selmer team. Tedd worked in most of the positions for the company but found his greatest satisfaction when he began working in the Vincent Bach division of Selmer. As a trumpeter, Tedd fit right in and soon learned not only the full production of the trumpets and mouthpieces but also the great Bach history. His knowledge and passion led to several production and product adjustments and improvements over the years to create instrument as close to Mr. Bach’s original design as possible.” |
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Sources: various Press Releases, NAMM, Conn-Selmer
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