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Trumpet, D, C

Maker Vincent Bach Corporation

Date1973

Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America

ModelStradivarius 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
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."
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)
ProvenancePurchased in 1975 from an unknown music store, Lexington, Kentucky.

Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999

Object number06790

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