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If you know the value and cost of Bob Malone's C trumpet conversions, you'll have an idea how rare this medium-large Bachalone is, and that they are made no more. Some just like the blow and sound better than a large-bore C trumpet, and of course, lots of players prefer a large-bore. Some people like these because the difference when switching between their Bb and a large-bore C is less exaggerated. I mainly played it in chamber orchestra settings, but when I got good rotary trumpets, they blended even better, so I haven't played this trumpet in 15 years. I had a 'thing' for medium-large Bach C trumpets back in the '90s and was thrilled when I found this one, especially with the Malone 'MC2' lead pipe and front end conversion. I haven't polished a trumpet since college! There is a marking that reads 'ML' under that. It has markings on the second valve on the left, one of which I believe is the serial number, 540201. It's in terrific shape and would look even spiffier if you polish the silver. I have had a Bundy trumpet for about over a year now, not sure when it was made, but I know its old. There was a slight crease in the bell flare that was well repaired in the past. Includes original case and mouthpiece along with two mutes. Lead pipe and tuning crook are raw brass. This is a New York Bach Stradivarius with a 37 bell made in 1947-1948. Used Model 43s sell for a similar price to Model 37s.

It's even marked with Bob's 'Malone' stamp on the bell brace, which you can see in a photo. The Model 43 is the second most popular trumpet in BachвЂ™s Stradivarius range, after the Model 37. The lead pipe is a Malone MC2 with reverse lead pipe setup.

Bach trumpet serial numbers value serial number#

Serial number 258155, so it was made around 1986. It has the longest history of professional trumpets still being made today. I bought this trumpet just as you see it about 20 or 25 years ago. The Vincent Bach Stradivarius Professional Trumpet, model 180 with the standard 37 bell is far and away the number one most popular professional trumpet available.