Press Release – New Bach Flugelhorn From Conn-Selmer (2006)

New Bach Flugelhorn From Conn-Selmer
2006

In a effort to provide more trumpet players with a Bach flugelhorn option, Conn-Selmer has introduced the Bach Aristocrat FH600 flugelhorn. The instrument has a suggested list price of only $995 and is an excellent value for players looking for an entry-level flugelhorn.

This value-priced instrument has many professional level features worthy of the Bach name, including a .434” bore, new style “air-through” design, classic Bach-style tunable mouthpiece receiver, red brass first branch, third slide trigger and three water keys.

The FH600 also includes nickel silver outside slide tubes with brass inner slide tubes for trouble-free slide action. The the plasma-welded bell provides for full tonal vibration to the end of the bell. The single point valve guides help the player insert the valves correctly after maintenance.

The instrument outfit includes a genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece and special Cordura covered case with large accessory/literature pocket.

Bach instruments are produced by Conn-Selmer, Inc., the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and accessories in the United States and a division of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. To contact Conn-Selmer, write to P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, IN 46515-0310 U.S.A. or visit www.conn-selmer.com.

Source: Conn-Selmer

Press Release – Bach “ Chicago” C Trumpet Honors 50th Anniversary (2006)

Bach “ Chicago” C Trumpet Honors 50th Anniversary
May 2006

In April of 1955, Vincent Bach completed and delivered six C trumpets to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Four were selected by individual members of the trumpet section and purchased by the Orchestra. The remaining two were sold to a music store for individual customers.

Now, almost fifty years later, these trumpets are still revered, still in use, and still the property of the Chicago Symphony. Each instrument is assigned to a specific section member.

Today, however, other trumpet players are in for a treat, as Conn-Selmer has introduced the “new” Bach Stradivarius “Chicago C” trumpet, an instrument closely based on these original designs. The model (specifically model C180SL229CC) features a #229 bell and a #25 leadpipe, but this instrument design is faithful to the original blueprints in many other details, as well.

Extensive research on Vincent Bach’s 1947 to 1956 design period was conducted by Tedd Waggoner, director of marketing for Bach, and Roy Hempley, author of “Bachology” (www.bachbrass.com). “Vincent was constantly experimenting and trying new designs,” said Waggoner. “He apparently made constant advances to his designs for Bb and C trumpets up to 1947. Design and production processes seemed to stay fairly consistent from that time until 1956 when another phase of changes was adopted. The famous ‘Chicago C’s’ come from this 1947 through 1956-design era.”

Waggoner continued, “The more information we turn up on the design and features of these horns, the more interested we became. We have tracked down 5 of the original 6 horns and one other one made just a few weeks later, we have the original shop cards listing specific information (including customer names), and we have the original design specifications in Vincent’s archives. The 50th anniversary of these instruments certainly is an appropriate time to make these instrument available again.”

The new instrument is available through all authorized Bach dealers.

Bach instruments are produced by Conn-Selmer, Inc., the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and accessories in the United States and a division of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. To contact Conn-Selmer, write to P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, IN 46515-0310 U.S.A. or visit www.conn-selmer.com.

Source: Conn-Selmer

Press Release – Bach features vintage bell in new Limited Edition trumpet (2005)

Bach features vintage bell in new Limited Edition trumpet
March 9, 2005

Conn-Selmer has introduced a special edition Vincent Bach trumpet that “skillfully combines historically significant qualities with modern day performance features”. TheBach Stradivarius New York #7 Trumpet is available in limited quantities and features a Vincent Bach #7 bell, made popular during the early 1930’s. The bell was developed by Vincent Bach during the 1920s and first appeared in 1929. It is constructed in one piece from lightweight yellow brass, with the current version featuring a classic French-bead flat rim. The instrument also features a .459″ bore, #7 leadpipe, vintage ‘30’s style mouthpiece receiver, first and third slide finger rings, single brace tuning slide, third slide stop assembly, and semi-precious finger buttons. The instrument is finished in bright silver plate with gold plate slides and trim. The outfit includes a specially marked double case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

“Lightweight body construction with narrow braces and narrow tuning slide make this a very comfortable and intimate instrument,” said Tedd Waggoner, Conn-Selmer marketing manager for brass instruments. “Given the tremendous historical significance of the #7 bell, we are very excited to be able to offer this limited edition.”

Historical records show that the first production instrument with a #7 bell was a Stradivarius trumpet (#1249) made February 26, 1929. A few horns with earlier serial numbers were also retrofitted with the #7 bell. Regular production of the #7 bell started in January 1930. Examination of shop cards for these instruments show that influential players of the day purchased these instruments, including Merle Evans (on a cornet), George Mager, Leona May Smith, Dr. Charles Colin, Henry Busse, and the Juilliard Graduate School (all trumpets).

Source: Conn-Selmer