Bach

Vincent Bach – professional brass instruments since 1918

Vincent Bach is one of the long-established names in professional brass instrument making. The range focuses particularly on trumpets, cornets, trombones and brass mouthpieces. The instruments are used in symphony and concert bands as well as jazz, big band and popular music. A defining strength of the brand is the broad range of construction options that allow experienced players to fine-tune response, resistance, projection and tonal character to their personal requirements.

Stradivarius 180 – a classic among professional trumpets

The Stradivarius 180 Series is one of Vincent Bach’s best-known professional trumpet ranges. Different bell and leadpipe combinations are available within the family, so playing feel can vary noticeably between versions. Anyone choosing an instrument in this class should therefore look beyond the series name and consider bell size, leadpipe, bore and intended musical application together.

Stradivarius 190 – historical ideas developed for modern players

With the 190 Series, Vincent Bach revisits design characteristics associated with earlier New York and Mount Vernon instruments and combines them with updated manufacturing concepts. Depending on the model, revised valve blocks, leadpipes and bell designs are used. The series is particularly interesting for professional trumpet players looking for a traditionally influenced Bach playing feel combined with modern mechanical and construction details.

170 Series as a modern interpretation of classic Bach concepts

The 170 Series complements the Stradivarius programme with a two-piece bell and its own model-specific configuration. It provides another option for players who want access to the characteristic Bach sound concept while deliberately choosing different construction features from the classic 180 or 190 models. Response, resistance and personal tonal preferences are best compared directly on the instrument.

Artisan Collection for specialised professional applications

The Artisan Collection is aimed at musicians with particularly specific professional requirements. The range includes C, Eb, D/Eb and piccolo trumpets. Depending on the model, features include one-piece hand-hammered bells, Monel valves and different leadpipe and slide configurations. These instruments are particularly relevant for orchestral players and soloists who need a specialised instrument for specific repertoire, pitch and musical applications.

Cornets for brass band and ensemble

Alongside trumpets, Vincent Bach also offers cornets for different ensemble and brass-band applications. Compared with the trumpet, the cornet uses a different bore and tonal concept and is often chosen for its rounder fundamental character. Tuning and valve configuration are important selection factors alongside leadpipe, bell and the intended role within the section.

Vincent Bach tenor and bass trombones

Trombones are another important part of Vincent Bach’s professional programme. The range includes tenor and bass trombones for orchestra, concert band, big band and other demanding applications. Bore, bell, slide construction and, where applicable, valve system all play a central role in the choice. Bass trombones additionally place greater demands on airflow, register changes and valve operation.

Bach mouthpieces for different embouchures and sound concepts

Vincent Bach is also well known for its brass mouthpieces. Different cup diameters, cup depths, rim shapes and bores allow the mouthpiece to be matched to the instrument, embouchure and desired tonal character. A mouthpiece should always be considered as part of the complete setup: instrument, mouthpiece, embouchure and musical application work together to shape response, playing feel and sound.

Which Vincent Bach instrument suits you?

For a professional trumpet, the first step is to define the main ensemble and musical style. The 180, 190, 170 and Artisan models can then be compared according to leadpipe, bell, resistance and playing feel. Trombone players should additionally consider slide feel, bore and valve configuration. Directly comparing several instruments and mouthpieces is particularly valuable because specifications alone cannot fully describe how the setup interacts with an individual embouchure.

Buy Vincent Bach at Kirstein

Vincent Bach offers a broad professional range for brass players. At Kirstein you can find trumpets, cornets, trombones and brass mouthpieces for different playing styles and applications. You also benefit from a 3 Year Kirstein Warranty and, when required, knowledgeable specialist advice on professional brass instruments and suitable mouthpieces.