
The Vincent Bach 170 series emerged in 2023 and takes its inspiration from the two-piece bell ‘Apollo’ models produced by Bach between 1925 and 1960.
Paired with the same valve block and chassis as the ubiquitous 180 series, the 170's unique bell with yellow brass flare and gold brass stem combines depth and richness with brilliance and shine.
† Bach bell models:
When Vincent Bach began manufacturing instruments in the early 1920s, his experiments resulted in over 70 different trumpet bell models, each numbered according to the ‘mandrel’ or mould it was shaped upon. By the early 1950s certain standard models had emerged, those we now know as #37, #43 and #72. The model #37 is regarded as the standard all-round bell, suitable for all styles; the #43 is broader, brighter and more open than the #37 (suitable for jazz lead); the #72 has a strong, powerful sound, darker than the #37 (but takes more effort to play than the #37 or #43).
Manufacturer’s website: conn-selmer.eu