This can be due to the construction of the valves but mostly I feel like I get a high-quality tone while I have a hard time getting creative with bends and jazz sounds on the Bach Strad. Meaning, you cannot bend tones as easily and they feel a little less free-blowing to me. The Bach trumpets are well-known for their warm tone and beautiful sound but I personally feel they are also a bit “stiff” in the sound.
These models has been the most-sold professional trumpets for several decades. Most professional classical trumpeters stick to the Bach Stradivarius models. Many teachers will play a Bach Stradivarius because back in the day (before the 80s) the Bach Strad was considered the true professional trumpet and the safe choice. However, we also find jazz trumpeters who prefer the Bach Stradivarius models. They are also commonly used in schools due to their long history of high-quality instruments. What Are Bach Trumpets Mostly Used For?īach trumpets are mostly used in classical orchestras and brass bands.
This plays a vital role in how free blowing the instrument is. This has to do with the mouthpiece and the size of the gap in the lead pipe where the mouthpiece is inserted.
Note also how deep the mouthpiece is inserted into the instrument. When you test trumpets it’s important to use the same mouthpiece. For some people, a Yamaha trumpet will be a great match while others will swear to Bach or other brands. You will never know if a trumpet is right for you before you test it. Especially when you buy a good professional trumpet. It’s important to test a trumpet before you buy it. It still looks very shiny despite the dent on the bell. The Yamaha has lost more of the lacquered finish and also the silver plating around the mouthpiece.
Here you can see our 25-year old trumpets. I’ve seen multiple examples of Yamaha and Bach trumpets that are well over 60 years.īoth brands build extremely durable trumpets and you can easily find a 50-year-old trumpet from either brand that will still sound wonderful. We played side by side in the same brass bands for ages so I think we can do a pretty good comparison!īoth Bach and Yamaha trumpets will outlast you if you take good care of it. My Yamaha trumpet is from 1986, and my brother’s Bach Stradivarius is also from the mid-80s.
The Conn-Selmer company offer a full 5-year warranty that means that you will be able to get it replaced or fixed in case something is off.īut many times you will not be able to tell by the look at a trumpet whether something is a little “off” if it’s not directly visible like broken soldering or loose parts. It just means that you need to examine the instrument carefully when you receive it. This doesn’t mean that you should avoid Bach trumpets today. You will hear this especially among teachers who have bought multiple horns for their students. It’s very rare to find a Yamaha trumpet that doesn’t play or feel exactly like the next one. With Yamaha, however, you know exactly what you get. It seems like they don’t do as many post-production checks before the trumpets leave the factories. They just don’t offer the same consistency in the quality as they used to a few decades back.Įver since Vincent Bach sold his company to the Conn-Selmer corporation in 1961, the consistency of the Bach instruments has continued to go down. If you start reading forums online you will quickly notice people complaining over the lack of consistency among the Bach trumpets.īach has been known to have had a few misses.
You will have to pay close attention because we’re comparing two of the biggest brands and they’re both great! The Quality of Bach Trumpets Is Less Consistent Let’s start look at some main differences between the two trumpets. Here’s a table with some of the specs and features that differ between the two trumpet brands: Main Differences Between Bach & Yamaha Trumpets What About Intermediate Or Student Models?.Comparing Bach and Yamaha Trumpet Prices.Which Brands Do Prominent Trumpeters Use?.
What Are Yamaha Trumpets Mostly Used For?.How Versatile Is the Bach Stradivarius?.What Are Bach Trumpets Mostly Used For?.The Quality of Bach Trumpets Is Less Consistent.Main Differences Between Bach & Yamaha Trumpets.