Mercedes II (1970's)
"Mercedes instruments were created
to make Vincent Bach's acoustic designs available at prices
within a students limited means.
We do this without making any
compromises in their musical quality: intonation, resistance
and timbre meet the high standards that are a Bach
tradition. Instead, we make them available at moderate
prices by using machines instead of handwork on some of
their construction details, or by using materials,
components, and assembly methods more conventional than in
costlier Bach Stradivarius models.
There are a number of other minor
structural differences; these are tabulated for direct
comparison below. Together they account for the
differences in price. But do they also account for a
difference in performance? Well, Bach Stradivarius
brasses are unique; that is why they are virtually standard
equipment among professional artists. Any student that
has progressed to the point where we can hear, feel, and
take advantage of their unique qualities will be happy to
pay the premium price for a Strad. On the other hand,
Mercedes models give their owners all but the ultimate
refinements of the finest brass instruments ever made, at
significantly lower prices."
from Bach
Publication; AV6021 (4/81)
Rare Example of a Eb Mercedes
2
S/N: 577XXX (2002/2003)
Rare Example of a Eb Mercedes
2 (Bell)
S/N: 577XXX (2002/2003) |