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Monday, March 8, 2010

Introducing The Artisan Collection by Vincent Bach

The makers of world famous Bach Stradivarius trumpets bring you five exciting new Stradivarius models ’Äì Introducing The Artisan Collection by Vincent Bach

Bach Stradivarius - No other brand evokes more passion, loyalty, and respect. Exceptional tonal color, balanced response, and superb projection are hallmarks of designs by Vincent Bach. Carrying on the legacy and true to the vision of the master craftsman, the makers of today’Äôs Bach Stradivarius proudly introduce The Artisan Collection.

The Artisan Collection features new Bb, C, Eb, tunable bell D/Eb combination, and 4 valve long bell piccolo trumpets. Skillfully handcrafted, Artisan culminates in a unique blend of classic design, elegant styling, and the signature Bach sound.

Design features include a one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell with flat rim, special acoustic bell treatment, two-piece nickel/brass valve casing construction, Monel pistons, sets of brass and plastic valve guides, enhanced radius ferrules, 1st slide split ring, unique serial number sequence, and deluxe engraving. All models are outfitted in elegant cases that combine classic Vincent Bach styling, contemporary materials, and exceptional design.

The Artisan Collection

AB190 ’Äì Key of Bb, .459’Äù bore, extended low F 3rd slide rod stop, available in silver-plate as AB190S

AC190 - Key of C, .462’Äù bore, available in silver-plate finish as AC190S

AE190 ’Äì Key of Eb, .462’Äù bore, extra dual bore main tuning slide, available in silver-plate finish as AE190S

ADE190 ’Äì Key of D/Eb, .450’Äù bore, tunable bells with flat rim in D and Eb, separate set of slides for D and Eb, available in silver-plate finish as ADE190S

AP190 ’Äì Key of A/Bb, .450’Äù bore, 4 valves, set of four mouthpipes includes both trumpet and cornet shank mouthpiece receivers, available in silver-plate finish as AP190S

Over a year in the making, development of The Artisan Collection was aided by long-time Bach artists Michael Sachs, principal trumpet, The Cleveland Orchestra, and Phil Smith, principal trumpet, New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Special thanks go to both Michael and Phil for their contributions to acoustic design and testing.

’ÄúPlayers all across the country are giving rave reviews about the sound, the response, and the quality of today’Äôs Bach professional trumpets,’Äù said Jeff Christiana, Director of Marketing for Bach. ’ÄúThe Artisan Collection enhances the entire line of Bach Stradivarius by offering today’Äôs players the look, feel and signature Bach sound of vintage Bach designs. Staying true to key elements of Vincent Bach’Äôs original designs was critical in the development of this new collection.’Äù Whether a passionate enthusiast or performing artist, experience The Artisan Collection and discover the Artisan within.

For complete information, visit http://www.bachbrass.com/. Vincent Bach instruments are handcrafted in the U.S.A. by Conn-Selmer, Inc., the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and accessories in the United States and a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. To contact Conn-Selmer, write to P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, IN 46515-0310 U.S.A. or visit http://www.conn-selmer.com/.

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