"The same depth, with even sharper definition."
Experience the Bach 180 with its 37 gold brass and steel wire bead bell.
[Overview]
Vincent Bach B♭ trumpet. 37-piece solid gold brass construction with a steel wire-beaded bell. 25-lead pipe. ML bore. No. 1 slide with auto-trigger mechanism (T).3rd slide with water key. Lacquer finish. Instrument weight: 1,134 grams. Manufactured in 1996. Accessories: Genuine single hard case. New price620,400 yen
[Condition]
Lacquer peeling on the valve casings, hooks, levers, the underside of the mouthpipe, and the inside of the bell body. Minor dents on the rear of the bell and the bell flare have been repaired. Valve clearance and piston sealingin good condition and do not interfere with normal playing.The interior of the tubes has been cleaned, soft parts replaced (*), and the instrument has been inspected and serviced throughout.
*For piston inner felt, we use pressed felt specially ordered by our store for Bach instruments to ensure stable alignment and durability. The thickness of the felt is fine-tuned to fit each individual instrument.
[Features]
The Vincent Bach B♭ Trumpet’s classic 180 Series. This 1996 model features the standard 37-bell crafted from gold brass, with steel wire beads incorporated into the bell rim. Despite its standard configuration—a 25-mouthpipe and ML bore—it possesses a unique character due to its bell specifications.
The appeal of the gold brass 37-bell lies in its well-balanced tone, which conveys greater depth and richness than standard yellow brass. Meanwhile, the steel wire bead increases the rigidity of the bell rim, resulting in a clearly defined sound contour. Despite its rich, full-bodied tone, articulation remains crisp and clear, offering a responsive sound with enhanced clarity—as if the resolution of the sound has been elevated by one or two levels.
Furthermore, this model features a lacquer finish rather than a silver plating. Combined with the light, nimble response characteristic of lacquer, the rich resonance of the gold brass coexists exquisitely with a sense of speed and clarity. For players who want a deep tone but wish to maintain clear articulation, this is an appealing combination.
Production of this lacquer-finished 37 Gold Brass Bell has now been discontinued. Based on the core and presence characteristic of a Bach 37 bell, this instrument combines the depth of gold brass, the clarity of steel wire beading, and the nimble response of the lacquer finish.
