Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible 1980 Vincent Bach Stradivarius Model 183S professional Bb Flugelhorn. Handcrafted during the coveted early Elkhart, Indiana era, this professional-tier horn delivers the legendary, iconic "Bach Sound" that players worldwide seek out. Included are two Vincent Bach Corp. 7 CFL and 10 CFL professional flugelhorn mouthpieces and the original flawless Hard-shell case.

The 183S is renowned for its incredibly rich, warm, and dark tonal profile, allowing it to seamlessly blend into symphonic brass ensembles, jazz combos, or take center stage for solo work. Featuring a tight .401" small bore design, it offers a remarkably effortless response and precise slotting throughout all registers.Key Specifications:

• Brand: Vincent Bach
• Model: Stradivarius 183S (Professional)
• Year of Manufacture: 1980
• Location of Manufacture: Elkhart, Indiana, USA
• Key: Bb
• Bore Size: .401" Small Bore
• Bell: One-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell
• Finish: Original Silver Plate (S)
• Valves: Monel pistons for fast, responsive action
• Features: Tunable mouth pipe receiver, traditional 3rd valve slide trigger/lever configuration for flawless intonation adjustments
• The serial number 189302 (1980-81)
• Has a small ding( see Picture )
• light tarnishing/patina and surface swirling consistent with a well-maintained vintage instrument. No major plating wear or scaling.
• Vincent Bach Corp. Highly sought after 7CFL and 10CFL desirable Vintage mouthpieces included in the sale
• International Shipping and Import fees are the buyers responsibility