Bach 190S37 Stradivarius Anniversary Series Bb Trumpet - Silver Plated

If you are looking at this instrument you are familiar with the history. The Bach 190S37 Anniversary model blends the design elements from Bach's "Mount Vernon" and "New York" eras instruments. It offers a vibrant sound coupled with a fast response.

The Bach 190S37 was released in 2015 to commemorate 50 years of manufacturing in Elkhart, Indiana, which began in 1965. I purchased this instrument new in 2015 from Whittaker Music in Long Beach, California. (SERIAL # 0298) It was played briefly and then stored for the last 10 years. It comes with the original case.

Below is information that I gleaned from my internet research.

The Bach 50th Anniversary Bb Trumpet, likely a 190S37 (silver-plated) or 19037 (lacquer) model, was introduced around 2015 to celebrate 50 years of manufacturing in Elkhart, Indiana (1965–2015).

Based on the 50th Anniversary release in 2015, a trumpet with a low 3-digit serial number like 0298 suggests it is an early-production model from that anniversary run, likely produced in 2015 or shortly after.

Features of this Model:

• Design: A "throw-back" to vintage Mount Vernon, New York designs, often using a 190-series designation.
• Bell: A one-piece, hand-hammered #37 bell with a steel wire in the rim, often with a side-seam construction.
• Valve Casing: Two-piece nickel silver/brass construction.
• Engraving: Commemorative 50th-anniversary engraving on the bell and/or valve casing.
• Case: Often sold with a deluxe wood-shell case with a wine-colored interior.

The serial number is typically stamped on the 2nd valve casing. The 190 series generally offers a more resonant sound and faster response compared to the standard 180 series. 

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