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Trumpet, D, C
Maker: Vincent Bach Corporation
Date: 1973
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: Stradivarius Model D180, bell no. 236
Serial No: 89432
SignedStamped on bell: Stradivarius / Model 236 / Vincent Bach / CORPORATION / ELKHART, IND. / U.S.A.
MarkingsStamped on right side of second valve casing: D / 89432
Stamped on valve spring stems, respectively: 1, 2, 3
Stamped on valve spring stems, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionBrass, polished and lacquered, nickel-silver (ferrules, finger hooks and rings, water keys, finger buttons, valve caps and upper valve part), single loop, main tuning slide at first bow (two alternatives for D and C), three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring inside hollow stem, alignment by two unequal lugs on spring anchor plate, nickel-silver-plated brass pistons, single water key at main tuning slides, trigger with thumb hook at first valve and with pull ring and stop rod at third valve, windway 3-2-1.
Two alternative sets of main tuning slide and valve slides for D and C.
Stradivarius Model 236 stands for the standard bell taper for trumpet model D180 in D, with optional slides for C. Bach characterized the D180 trumpet as follows: A brilliant tone that blends well with voices and strings makes this model effective in oratorio, opera, and high register symphonic repertory. Bell 236 is described as "tight and bright."
Two alternative sets of main tuning slide and valve slides for D and C.
Stradivarius Model 236 stands for the standard bell taper for trumpet model D180 in D, with optional slides for C. Bach characterized the D180 trumpet as follows: A brilliant tone that blends well with voices and strings makes this model effective in oratorio, opera, and high register symphonic repertory. Bell 236 is described as "tight and bright."
DimensionsHeight: 436 mm
Tube length: 1031mm, 1146 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, tuning slide, valve slides): 10.9 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.4 mm
Bell diameter: 123 mm (4 7/8 inches)
Tube length: 1031mm, 1146 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, tuning slide, valve slides): 10.9 mm, 8.8 mm, 11.4 mm
Bell diameter: 123 mm (4 7/8 inches)
ProvenancePurchased in 1975 from an unknown music store, Lexington, Kentucky.
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Credit Line: Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Not on view
Object number: 06790