Who plays a BACH STRAD for HEAVY lead work???

trumpetgeek · 10-14-2006, 01:37 AM

It may just me, but when I hear players talking about the BACH STRAD, it's in an orchestra (classical) setting. Two days ago hanging out in our supply room at work and decided to pull a 1994 BACH off the shelf as a joke, to blow some lead and ride book in rehearsal. WOW!!! What a KICK A$$ horn!!

It's a 74 LT bell with a 43 leadpipe. It packed a thick core and incredible projection. A very easy, free blowing trumpet with an amazing presence and just as much zing as the Z. Without changing my blow!

Why don't I ever hear of the BACH STRAD as being a GREAT lead trumpet?

Will someone list a few lead players using STRADs to help bring me from the Dark Ages?

Charlie Davis ...... I'm done!!!!!!!
PEACE!!

40cal · 10-14-2006, 01:53 AM

Don't know if I qualify as a "lead" player, certainly not in any remotely professional capacity, but I used one all through college....a Bach ML 37

camelbrass · 10-14-2006, 04:41 AM

Byron Stripling and Lew Soloff come straight to mind.

Wayne Bergeron used to.

Regards,

Trevor

trumpetgeek · 10-14-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by camelbrass

Byron Stripling and Lew Soloff come straight to mind.

Wayne Bergeron used to.

Regards,

Trevor

That's right! I totally forgot all about Byron Stripling and Lew Soloff. (The best in the business)!!! And I call myself trumpetgeek????! I hang my head in shame......... But I didn't know that of WB! THANKS & PEACE!

wiseone2 · 10-14-2006, 08:19 AM

Earl Gardner of the SNL band.
Wilmer

Veldkamp · 10-14-2006, 09:36 AM

I played most of my career on a Bach ML (43 Sterling and 37 Mt.V) till I got my new van Laar horn, but it's a great horn for lead. Check my clips on my site and you will hear a Bach on all my lead stuff. I use a Reeves 42ES btw.

PH · 10-14-2006, 10:29 AM

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tinnmann · 10-14-2006, 11:37 AM

The Bach Strad w/72 bell and 43 leadpipe is the basis of Kanstul's 1504 Signature and WB models.The big difference is build consistency as it is far more diffiult to find a "good " Strad. The sound and flexability that one can get from any of these horns is just right for lead, IMHO.

trumpetgeek · 10-14-2006, 02:09 PM

THANKS GUYS!
Between this site and the TH, I've gained much insite and respect for the BACH 72*. It's an awesome little horn for all around playing. I just was wondering why BACH always seems to take a bad rep as a lead horn. Here's something I hear alot through out my years......... "Why would anybody play lead on a BACH"? I now say, "WHY NOT"! Next time I'll just pull out a CD that features EARL GARDNER! PEACE!

John P · 10-14-2006, 03:32 PM

I'm pretty sure Scott Englebright played/plays on a bach.

10-14-2006, 01:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
trumpetgeek New Friend Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 38	Who plays a BACH STRAD for HEAVY lead work??? It may just me, but when I hear players talking about the BACH STRAD, it's in an orchestra (classical) setting. Two days ago hanging out in our supply room at work and decided to pull a 1994 BACH off the shelf as a joke, to blow some lead and ride book in rehearsal. WOW!!! What a KICK A$$ horn!! It's a 74 LT bell with a 43 leadpipe. It packed a thick core and incredible projection. A very easy, free blowing trumpet with an amazing presence and just as much zing as the Z. Without changing my blow! Why don't I ever hear of the BACH STRAD as being a GREAT lead trumpet? Will someone list a few lead players using STRADs to help bring me from the Dark Ages? Charlie Davis ...... I'm done!!!!!!! PEACE!!

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40cal Forte User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,273	Don't know if I qualify as a "lead" player, certainly not in any remotely professional capacity, but I used one all through college....a Bach ML 37 __________________ “If there must be trouble, let it be in my day so that my child may have peace.” Thomas Paine 1737-1809 “That’s all the bullets we had, or we would have shot him more,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd

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camelbrass Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 798	Byron Stripling and Lew Soloff come straight to mind. Wayne Bergeron used to. Regards, Trevor Last edited by camelbrass; 10-14-2006 at 04:44 AM. Reason: Spelling

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wiseone2 Artitst in Residence Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 2,376	Earl Gardner of the SNL band. Wilmer __________________ Be sure Brain is engaged before putting Mouthpiece in gear. S.Suark 1951

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Veldkamp Piano User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 379	I played most of my career on a Bach ML (43 Sterling and 37 Mt.V) till I got my new van Laar horn, but it's a great horn for lead. Check my clips on my site and you will hear a Bach on all my lead stuff. I use a Reeves 42ES btw. __________________ www.erikveldkamp.com http://trumpetkings.blogspot.com

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PH Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 582	......... Last edited by PH; 05-21-2007 at 09:08 PM.

10-14-2006, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
tinnmann New Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 17	The Bach Strad w/72 bell and 43 leadpipe is the basis of Kanstul's 1504 Signature and WB models.The big difference is build consistency as it is far more diffiult to find a "good " Strad. The sound and flexability that one can get from any of these horns is just right for lead, IMHO. __________________ Kanstul ZKT 1503s Kanstul ZKF 1525 flugel (brushed laquer) Olds "Aida" Herald Trumpet Schilke B5 Yamaha YCR 6330s Cornet Benge 90B(Large bore) Conn 34A cornet

10-14-2006, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
trumpetgeek New Friend Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 38	THANKS GUYS! Between this site and the TH, I've gained much insite and respect for the BACH 72*. It's an awesome little horn for all around playing. I just was wondering why BACH always seems to take a bad rep as a lead horn. Here's something I hear alot through out my years......... "Why would anybody play lead on a BACH"? I now say, "WHY NOT"! Next time I'll just pull out a CD that features EARL GARDNER! PEACE!

10-14-2006, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
John P Piano User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camp Hill, PA Posts: 319	I'm pretty sure Scott Englebright played/plays on a bach. __________________ JP

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