BEST ELKHART #30297 BACH STRADIVARIUS TRUMPET 37 ML WOW - eBay (item 290232316025 end time May-30-08 18:49:20 PDT)

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EARLIEST ELKHART ! BACH STRADIVARIUS TRUMPET MODEL 37 ML. SERIAL #30297 in excellent ORIGINAL FINISH CONDITION ! Bach company after Mt Vernon period ( sold to Selmer ) moved to Elkhart, IND in 1965. They started making Bachs from serial number range #30XXX. This one is 297 made on the beginning of the Selmer era in Elkhart, IND possibly in January or February of 1965 right after the move ! The only difference between this one and Mt Vernon is that it has Elkhart engraving on the bell because this is already a Selmer horn but because it`s very early it was still made from parts which were possibly transported from Mt Vernon to Elkhart, IND. Finish on this trumpet appears to be in original condition as all engravings on the bell and valve section are crisp and easy to read. Two tone lacquer with nickel accents has only few tarnish spots and has some scratches unavoidable for this age and is darkened by age like it happens on all vintage trumpets. This also assures of originality of it. There is basically no wear meaning no wear spots from any hard playing ( please examine photos ). Trumpet has serial numbers stamped on the top of the pistons which are matching of course serial number on the 2nd valve casing of the trumpet. Also this horn still has stop rod pointed same direction as Mt Vernon era trumpets even the rod screws are original ! It also plays with an open feel thru the registers. Valves have great compression and move smoothest ever I experienced on any Bach trumpet. This trumpet was NOT played much over period of over 40 years and condition of the finish tells it all. There are no repairs on this horn and horn is perfectly straight !

This trumpet just had new felts installed , rubber bumpers on the top caps as well as water valve pad. I cleaned leadpipe and tuning slide. Leadpipe looks very good inside. Trumpet can use more internal cleaning I would recommend ultrasonic cleaning. It`s ready to play right out of the case but cleaning will be great for this horn just please DO NOT use any polish cloth on the lacquer finish it won`t improve it ! It will damage it ! Trumpet comes with Bach case about 10 years younger than this horn it`s in very good condition. Also mouthpiece Vincent Bach 6C in very good shape is included.

Another thing is that this trumpet is really not an instrument for a school practice room or marching band ! This horn should to into hands and lips of experienced trumpet player , collector or both. What you get here is a piece of Bach history and a great quality at a price comparable with with the retail price on a new Bach at the store which cannot match this one in terms of craftsmanship and/or historical value ! DON`T MISS IT !

Please ask questions early ! if you wish to ask. There is 10 days to ask questions. You can also schedule chat via skype or I can talk about this trumpet via skype and even play it for seriously interested buyer(s).

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