My Bach Acquisitions

[torobone]

A collector passed away during Covid, and left a treasure trove of instruments behind. I had heard that he had sold his NY Bach 50B before his passing. However, seeing a list of instruments made me curious; Olds didn't make a Stradivarius and several other corrections seemed to be in order the inventory.

On my visit, my curiosity was rewarded. There was a second NY 50B dating to 1942. Also, there was a 1980 Bach 39 alto with only a thumbprint of lacquer missing from the outside of the bell. So I picked it up as a package deal with the 50B.

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The 50B plays just as I expected - like my 42B with a better low range. It weighs about the same as the 42B, so it is a great option to have. It will be appreciated and played. I had been looking for an older Yamaha 321 or 322, but no more.

The alto will take more time to learn. I dug out Harrison Reed's alto book that we all downloaded 10 years ago, and the book makes a lot more sense with a horn in my hand.

There were so many more instruments: 6 more trombones, 3 tubas, 2 euphoniums and a bass trumpet. All were collectible in great condition, but my house and wallet are not that big.

[TheConnsequence]

Awesome finds!

[Bach42t]

That is sad to hear. We are constantly reminded of our mortality and the cliches you can't take anything with you when you die. I have Bachs I don't use much, and I should play them more since I can't take them with me. It would be nice to be able to take just one trombone with me to the other side.

[torobone]

I have Bachs I don't use much, and I should play them more since I can't take them with me. It would be nice to be able to take just one trombone with me to the other side.

I have a feeling that the horn of your dreams is waiting for you there.

My daily driver is still my 891Z, but my 830, 42B, and now the 50B are on stands beside my practice chair. The 39 is on my desk in my office; how small it is!