| Re: Vintage Bach Mercury Model trumpets
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Originally Posted by Brass crusader  Hello, TM,
As I was on the topic of non-Strad vintage Bachs, I have another question that hopefully somebody out there will be able to answer.
I've asked about Mercury Model Bachs, but what about a Mt. Vernon Mercedes Model? They appear to have more features than the Mercurys, such as a moveable third-valve slide, hex-nut leadpipe reciever, etc...
Are these considered a notch above the Mercurys, and what would one in fair structural, yet poor cosmetic condition be worth?
Thank you all in advance | The NY Mercedes was the same as a Medium bore (lightweight) Strad with a 38 bell and 7 leadpipe. No options to make it more expensive. The Mt. Vernon Mercedes had a 38 two piece bell ad regular weight. If you like a medium bore NY or Mt. Vernon Strad the Mercedes is the budget way to go. Sometimes they have nickle silver valves instead of monel. They were only offered in lacquer. They were professional instruments with a few compromises to keep the cost down.
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Bill S.- NY Bach 6, 38 Mt. Vernon 43 Bach "C" cornet, NY Bach trombone 6vii Monette mouthpieces |