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Originally Posted by trickg I'm referring specifically to pre 1970's Bach Mercedes - probably the ones made while the Bach shop was still in Mount Vernon.
I have this thread going at TH too and it seems that the Mercedes was built from Strad seconds, with a 2-piece bell, (can't decide whether it was a 37 or 38 mandrel) adjustable 3rd valve slide ring, and different engraving on the bell. |
Lou Opalesky, my Philly buddy, played a Mercedes in the 50s when we were studying with Sigmund Hering. His horn did not have the nickel trim that the Strads had. It was a great playing ML horn. The third valve ring was fixed, it was just like a Strad.
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