[Ex-demo] Vincent Bach 170S43GYR B-flat trumpet

Also available:
17043GY lacquer finish, standard leadpipe
17043GYR lacquer finish, reversed leadpipe

Products marked as ‘ex-demo’ are offered at a reduced price as they have been used for inspection, demonstration, or marketing purposes by the manufacturer or seller. While they are not factory-sealed, they are sold ‘as new’ and come with a full mechanical warranty. In some cases, a limited cosmetic warranty may apply. Item-specific condition reports are available upon request.

The Vincent Bach 170 series emerged in 2023 — a high-performance, pro-level B-flat trumpet that bridges modern design innovation with the two-piece bell ‘Apollo’ models produced by Bach between 1925 and 1960.

Built on the same valve block and chassis as the ubiquitous 180 series, the 17043 features a unique two-piece #43 bell, marrying a gold-brass stem with a yellow-brass flare to deliver a tone that balances warmth, projection, and clarity.

Whether you’re in a symphonic setting, jazz combo, or studio session, the 17043 series offers exceptional response, flexibility, and control — making it a compelling tool for discerning professionals.

The 170S43GYR offers a silver-plate finish and a reverse-taper leadpipe (R = ‘reverse’) that reduces perceived breath resistance and offers a more open, free-blowing feel without sacrificing precision.

• Silver-plate finish
• Bore: medium-large 11.65 mm (0.459 in.)
• Two-piece #43 bell^†
• Yellow brass bell flare
• Reversed leadpipe
• Gold brass bell stem
• Mobile 1st and 3rd slides
• 1st slide thumb saddle
• 3rd slide slide ring and stop screw
• ‘Apollo’ bell engraving

^† 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