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Bach Trumpets and Trombones
Vincent Bach combined his unique talents as both a musician and an engineer to create brass instruments of unequaled tone quality - instruments which today remain the sound choice of artists worldwide.
Born Vincent Schrotenbach in Vienna in 1890, he initially received training on the violin, then switched to the trumpet when he heard its majestic sound. Although Vincent also displayed a strong aptitude for science and graduated from the Maschinenbauschule with an engineering degree, he gave up a promising engineering career to pursue his first love and an uncertain future as a musician. The risk paid off. Performing under the stage name Vincent Bach, he established musical success as he toured throughout Europe. World War I forced Vincent's move to New York City where he arrived with only $5.00 in his pocket. A letter to the famous conductor Karl Muck got Vincent an audition and a resulting position with the Boston Symphony. By the following season, Vincent was first trumpet with the Metropolitan Opera House opera and ballet orchestras, performing in the American premier of Stravinsky's Petroushka and Firebird.
While on tour in Pittsburgh, Vincent was convinced by a repairman that he could improve the mouthpiece on Vincent's trumpet. After the man ruined the mouthpiece, Vincent had great difficulty finding a suitable replacement. This was the beginning of Vincent's realization of a very real need for high quality mouthpieces. His discovery was further sustained when, during the World War, Vincent served as sergeant and bandmaster of the 306th Army Field Artillery Band at Camp Union, Long Island. As head of the bugle school, Vincent found both mouthpieces and instruments to be of inferior quality. While on furloughs, Vincent went to New York City where he remolded old mouthpieces and made new ones in a back room of the Selmer Music Store.
In 1918, while performing part time at the Rivoli Theater, Bach invested $300 for a foot operated lathe and an office at 11 East 14th Street to begin the business of producing mouthpieces. The business grew rapidly and, in 1924, the first Bach trumpets were manufactured. Musicians frequently referred to a Bach trumpet as a "real Stradivarius of a trumpet", thus inspiring the brand name Bach Stradivarius. Bach trombones followed in 1928. At age 71 in 1961, Bach decided to sell his company. Although he received twelve other offers, including some that were higher, Vincent chose to sell to The Selmer Company. His close relationship with Selmer over the years convinced Vincent that this was the company that would preserve the Bach tradition of excellence and expand upon foundations he built. All tooling and machinery was moved from Mount Vernon, New York, to Selmer's operations in Elkhart, Indiana, with Vincent assisting in the training. True to Vincent's vision, the Selmer Company still painstakingly follows Bach's original designs and blueprints to manufacture Bach Stradivarius instruments, the sound choice of professionals.
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Bach “Stradivarius” Trumpets and Trombones
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TRUMPETS
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Bach “180 Series” Bb Trumpets
The most popular of all Bach trumpets for good all around playing. Features standard weight body and bell, and standard construction #25 mouthpipe.
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| 180 Series Trumpets in Silver Plate with .459 ML bore with 37 bell for rich, compact sound of great projection. |
Retail
$2,050
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| 180 Series Trumpets in Silver Plate with .459 ML bore with 43 bell for broader, brighter, more open sound. |
Retail
$2,050
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Bach “LR180 Series” Bb Trumpets
A unique configuration of joining a quick response of a lightweight model with the projection of a standard. Features lightweight body, standard weight bell, and reversed construction eliminating a step where the main tuning slide connects to the mouthpipe. #25LR mouthpipe which is longer to maintain a constant taper for improved intonation. |
| LR180 Series Trumpets in Silver Plate with .459 ML bore w/43 bell and rounded tuning slide (a $50. value) to open tight bends so the air moves more freely. |
Retail
$2,140
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TROMBONES
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Bach “42 Series” Large Bore Tenor Trombones
All 42 series Bach Stradivarius tenor trombones feature .547” large bore, 8 1/2” one piece yellow brass bell, chrome plated nickel silver seamless inner slide, brass outer slide, nickel silver handgrip, tubular nickel silver body braces, genuine Vincent Bach mouthpiece, deluxe wood shell case. |
| 42BO Trombone with traditional F rotor mechanism, open wrap configuration |
Retail
$2,260
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| 42K Trombone with balanced F rotor mechanism, open wrap configuration |
Retail
$2,600
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Bach Trumpets and Trombones
Schilke Trumpets
Renold O. Schilke, founder of the Schilke Company, was unusually well qualified! Among his teachers were some of the best: Max Schlossburg, George Mager, Del Wright, Edward Llewellyn and Herbert L. Clarke. As a performer he was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the WGN Radio Symphony, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the founding member of the Chicago Symphony Brass Quintet. As a teacher Mr. Schilke was on the faculty of Northwestern University, De Paul University, Roosevelt University, and he also had a wide variety of private students.
From the beginning of his career to the time of his death in 1982, Mr. Schilke was always very interested in the discovery and development of talent in younger musicians. He had a particularly keen insight into the problems the beginners encounter. He always maintained that the beginner and the more inexperienced were in need of quality equipment as much as, if not more so, than the professional.
After several years of designing instruments and serving as a consultant to several leading manufacturers, Mr. Schilke, in 1956, decided to devote his time to making his own instruments and mouthpieces. His goal was, as with everything that he did, to make instruments to the highest degree of perfection attainable.
Schilke instruments are custom built. Custom built is not merely a name. Schilke instruments are made to order, adapted to the individual by craftsmen dedicated to produce the finest instrument. No mounting jigs, assembly line, or acid baths are used in the production of Schilke instruments. Retail price does not reflect the vast number of skilled man hours that go into each instrument.
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Schilke Trumpets
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Schilke P5-4
Bb/A 4 valve Piccolo Trumpet in Silver Plate |
$2,395
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Schilke B1
Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate, ML Bore with L Bell |
Retail
$2,075
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Schilke B5
Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate, ML Bore with ML Bell |
Retail
$2,075
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Schilke S22
Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate, L Bore with ML Bell |
Retail
$2,075
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Schilke S22C
C Trumpet in Silver Plate, L Bore with ML Bell |
Retail
$2,075
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All Schilke Trumpets are priced without mouthpiece and case
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Stomvi Trumpets
Whipkey's Music is delighted and pleased to represent to the Atlanta area the finest European trumpet now distributed in North America, The Stomvi Family of Trumpets!
Hand built in Valencia, Spain since 1984, and developed with some of Europe's finest symphonic and solo trumpeters by brothers Tomas and Vincente Honorato, these instruments are steeped in the Spanish tradition of superb craftmanship. Manufactured in Bb, C, D/Eb, and piccolo Bb/A, there are three professional models available: the elite, the combi, and the bell tuning system.
These instruments are so well manufactured and to such close tolerances, that they have the appearance of fine jewelry along with superior sonic characteristics. Indeed, many of the acoustical problems of todayís professional trumpets have been solved by the Stomvi. Seeing a Stomvi trumpet reveals its superior fit and finish. Pick one up and you will discover a wonderful balance with crisp, clean lines and beautiful European gold and silver. Finally, playing a Stomvi trumpet reveals just how radically new this trumpet is. The sound is gorgeous and open, response quick, and pitches lock solidly into place!
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Stomvi Trumpets
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Forte in Bb
.459 bore, yellow brass bell, silver plated with gold trim. |
Retail
$1,120
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Elite 330 in Bb
.459 ML bore, fixed light or medium weight yellow brass bell and mouthpiece receiver, reverse leadpipe, screw plunger style water keys, silver plated w ith 24K gold trim. |
Retail
$1,975
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Elite Eb/D
.448 bore, two lightweight tunable bells w/ additional set of slides, 1st & 3rd finger rings, silver plated. |
Retail
$2,800
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Elite Flugelhorn
Medium weight bell and receiver, monel pistons, silver plated finish |
Retail
$3,000
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Elite Piccolo Bb/A
.448 bore, lightweight bell, two fourth valve slides for trills, silver plated with gold trim.
One of our best sellers! |
Retail
$2,460
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Combi in Bb
.459 ML bore, two interchangeable bell flares (one gold plated brass, the other silver plated sterling), gold plated chassis, screw plunger style water keys. |
Retail
$3,750
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Combi Piccolo in Bb/A
.448 bore, gold plated brass lightweight bell, additional sterling silver bell, two fourth valve slides (great for trills), stainless steel pistons.
This is the model that Maurice Andre plays! |
Retail
$3,750
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BTS Bell Tuning System Master in Bb or C
.459 ML bore, tuning in bell, two detachable leadpipes, two interchangeable back bells, two bell flares (one gold plated brass, the other silver plated sterling), gold plated chassis. These are the rage in Europe! |
Retail
$4,500
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BTS Bell Tuning System Master in Eb/D
Gold plated chassis w/ two back bells, two bell flares (one gold plated brass, the other silver plated sterling), additional set of slides. |
Retail
$4,500
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Mambo in Bb
The high note horn! 45% lighter than conventional horn. Available in gold or silver plate. |
NEW Model!
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Getzen “Custom” Series Trumpets and Trombones
After years of research, these fine trombones offer the most popular features of the Edwards Trombone including the axial flow valve, interchangeable yellow and red brass bells, and three mouthpipes. Both Tenor and Bass are in stock and immediately available because we are the one of the largest dealers of Custom Trombones in the southeast. Now you can avoid the factory waiting list and choose between a selection of instruments!
The Custom Trumpet by Getzen offers a choice of two interchangeable bells and two main tuning slides in both the C and Bb trumpets. Again, they are in stock with all options available. These are some of the hottest brass instruments on the market, and we are delighted to be the Exclusive Atlanta Dealer !
Model 3047-AF Tenor Trombone with F attachment
- Axial Flow Valve
- .547” Bore
- 22 Gauge, 8 1/2” Bell with soldered rim (Choice of red or yellow brass)
- 3 interchangeable brass mouthpipes
- Tapered inside tuning slide tubes
- Hand slide has nickel oversleeves and end bow
- Inside hand slide tubes are made of hard chrome plated nickel silver with barrel shaped stockings for quick action
- Trigger linkage with Delrin and brass ball rod end joints for quiet and positive response
- Deluxe wood case
- 6 1/2 AL-L Mouthpiece
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Retail
$2,528
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Model 3062-AF Bass Trombone Bb/F/Gb/D
- Double Axial flow valves (Independent System)
- Dual Bore .562” - .578” slide
- Choice of 9 1/2”, 21 gauge, red brass bell or
9 1/2”, 22 gauge, yellow brass bell
- 3 interchangeable brass mouthpipes
- Deluxe wood case
- 1 1/2 G mouthpiece
- Other features same as 3047-AF
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Retail
$3,817
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Model 3050S Bb Trumpet
- Choice of Orchestral Bell, 21 gauge, yellow brass, soldered rim, 2 piece or Commercial Bell, 22 gauge, yellow brass, 1 piece
- Hand lapped nickel plated nickel silver valves .462” Bore Nickel inside slide tubes
- 1C mouthpiece
- Both a straight .462” bore and dual bore .462” - .464” main tuning slide
- Heavy wall brass mouthpipe
- Deluxe wood modular case that holds 2 trumpets, or trumpet and optional bell, or trumpet and piccolo trumpet or trumpet with mute compartment
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Retail
$1,800
(not including extra bell at $375 list)
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Model 3060S C Trumpet
- Choice of Orchestral bell, 21 gauge, yellow brass or Chamber bell, same specs but made on a different mandrel
- Hand lapped nickel plated nickel silver valves
- .462” bore
- Brass inside slide tubes
- Heavy wall brass mouthpipe
- Both straight and dual bore main tuning slides
- 1C mouthpiece
- Deluxe wood modular case that holds 2 trumpets, or trumpet and optional bell, or trumpet and piccolo trumpet or trumpet with mute compartment
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Retail
$1,800
(not including extra bell at $375 list)
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Benge Trumpets and Trombones
When Elden Benge created his first Benge trumpets, he studied the technical and mechanical aspects of the instrument in search of ways to improve its playing characteristics. He worked with experienced craftsmen and experimented with specifically designed tapers, precise tolerances, and special alloys. He relied on his own playing experience as principal trumpet with the Detroit and Chicago Symphonies, as well as the collective experience of artists of the day.
The newest Benge models answer the call of todayís best professionals, with the same attention to performance and detail that characterized the Benge instrument of each generation. Since Benge made his first "dream" trumpet in 1939 until today, Benge trumpets fulfill the needs of today's players with a new level of performance.
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Benge Trumpets and Trombones
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“Leonore” Model 90B-SP Bb Trumpets
The benchmark of the Benge line, this model produces a full, rich, centered tone that holds at all dynamic levels. .459” bore, 4 7/8” #12 one piece annealed bell, #30 leadpipe, monel pistons, first slide saddle, third slide ring with stop, silver plated finish, Benge 3C mouthpiece, and deluxe woodshell case. |
Retail
$1,745
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“Leonore” Model 90BL-SP Bb Trumpets
A large bore trumpet with excellent response and carrying power. .462” bore, 4 7/8” #22 one piece bell, #30 leadpipe, monel pistons, first slide saddle, third slide ring with stop, silver plated finish, Benge 3C mouthpiece, and deluxe woodshell case. |
Retail
$1,745
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“Leonore” Model 65B-SP Bb Trumpets
A professional style instrument with a full, rich, centered tone throughout the scale. .462” bore, 4 7/8” seamless bell, monel pistons, first slide saddle, third slide ring with adjustable stop, silver plated finish, Benge 3C mouthpiece, and deluxe woodshell case. |
Retail
$1,245.
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“Optima” Model 165F Tenor Trombones
A moderately priced professional instrument with a .547” bore with F attachment, 8 1/2” annealed gold brass bell, brass outer slides, lacquer finish, Benge/Marcellus mouthpiece, deluxe woodshell case. |
Retail
$1,495
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Conn Trumpets
 “Connstellation” 52B-SP Bb Trumpet
.462” bore, 4 7/8” seamless bell, monel pistons, reverse leadpipe, rounded main tuning slide crook, heavy top and bottom valve caps, modular weight valve system, silver plate, recessed finger buttons.
Amazing deal with wood case! |
Retail
$1,490
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Conn Trombones
"The Conn 88H never gets hard
or edgy, but retains a special
carrying power and a clarity
that never gets dull."
Christian Lindberg
International Classical Trombone Soloist
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"Symphony" Model 88HO Tenor Trombone
Often copied, but never equaled, this famous tenor model delivers superior response in all registers. The classic F attachment design in open wrap enables the artist to move effortlessly through the most demanding scores. .547" bore / .562" bore through the F section. 8 1/2" rose brass seamless bell and outer slide, clear lacquer finish. Conn 5GR mouthpiece with Remington shank, deluxe covered woodshell case.
(Also available with yellow brass bell) |
Retail
$2,185
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"The Conn 88H is the best
trombone ever made."
Ian Bousfield
Principle Trombone
London Symphony Orchestra
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"Christian Lindberg" Model 88H-CL Tenor Trombone
.547" bore with the revolutionary CL 2000 F rotor system in open wrap, .562" bore through the F section, 8 1/2" rose brass bell and outer slide, lacquered brass, Lindberg mouthpiece, woodshell case.
(Also available with yellow brass bell) |
Retail
$3,185
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"The new generation of the
Conn 88H - it's the perfect
enhancement of an
already great trombone!"
Carl Lenthe
Professor of Trombone
Indiana University
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Conn 88H "GEN II" Tenor Trombones
Available in open and closed wrap configurations; with standard rotor valve or Christian Lindberg CL2000 valve; in four bell materials (rose brass, yellow brass, thinwall rose brass, sterling silver); with four slide choices (.525"/.547", .547", .547"/.562", .562"); and stocked with three interchangeable leadpipes ("S" standard receiver with classic 88H taper, "R" Remington receiver with classic 88H taper, "M" standard receiver with longer and slower taper). These options, combined with other improvements- such as tapered rotor bearings, mechanical linkages, and adjustable thumb levers - have made the Conn 88H "GEN II" the choice of professional trombonists around the world!. |
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