Pre-Owned 1953 New York Bach Mercedes Bb trumpet

1953 New York Bach Mercedes Trumpet

Built in early 1953 at the Bronx Bach factory, this trumpet is a great playing example from one of Bach's best eras.  The Mercedes model at this time was based on the medium bore Stradivarius trumpet, with a .453 bore and a 38 bell.  The Mercedes trumpet was Bach's basic pro-level horn that did not have some of the more expensive features of the Stradivarius model.  The differences between this horn and a Stradivarius are: all brass construction (except for bronze valve ballusters) and absence of a stop rod on the third valve slide.  Freddie Hubbard played this model early in his career.  The horn is offered in raw brass and with a copy of the shop card.   Includes original case.