Vincent Bach Stradivarius 180S-37 Bb Trumpet - Silver Plate
Catalogue No: ibBAC-180S37
The Vincent Bach 180 series of Bb trumpets are the number one selling professional trumpets in the world. Versatile and reliable, the Bach 180S-37 offers most players the full range of tonal possibilities with solid intonation. This is a silver plated model and this added layer of resonant precious metal gives more projection and a wonderful extra dimension to the sound.
What they say
Vincent Bach combined his unique talents as both a musician and an engineer to create brass instruments of unequalled tonal quality. Often copied but never duplicated, Bach Stradivarius instruments today remain the sound choice of artists worldwide. The Bach 180 series of Bb trumpets are the most versatile available offering more options that meet the demanding needs of today's most discriminating players.
When Vincent Bach began manufacturing instruments in the early 1920s, his experiments resulted in over 70 different trumpet bell models, each numbered according to the ‘mandrel’ or mould it was shaped upon. By the early 1950s, certain standard models had emerged, those we now know as #37, #43 and #72. The model #37 is regarded as the standard all-round bell, suitable for all styles.
The 180S37 features a #37 one-piece hand-hammered professional bell that produces a warm sound with great projection allowing this instrument to work well in multiple musical settings—from jazz to concert or solo playing. The #25 leadpipe allows for slight resistance that is effective in centering tone production. The brilliant silver plated finish adds more projection and resonance to the sound, and these features, combined with a .459" medium-large bore allow the player to produce a well-rounded sound well suited for all types of music.
The lack of lacquer does mean occasional cleaning with a silver cloth is required in order to maintain the finish. However, the added layer of resonant precious metal gives more projection and a wonderful extra dimension to the sound.
Specs
Body: Silver plated yellow brass
Bell: Silver plated yellow brass - one piece, hand hammered #37
Bell Diameter: 122.24mm (4.81")
Leadpipe: Silver plated yellow brass - standard #25
Bore Size: medium-large (11.65mm/0.459")
Weight: Standard
Valves: Top sprung hand lapped Monel
Other: Fixed third valve slide ring, adjustable third slide stop-rod, first valve thumb hook, one waterkey
Mouthpiece: Bach 7C
Accessories: Bach branded wood shell case, polishing cloth,and valve oil