180 Series & 190 Series
Bach Stradivarius professional trumpets are now available in both the traditional 180 Series and the newer 190 Series horns. Both series are hand-made side by side in the same facility in Elkhart, Indiana. The core difference between these series has to do with the valve clusters.
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- Bach 180 Series: Standard One Piece Valve Casings made from brass (Standard Strad)
- Bach 190 Series: Two Piece Valve Casings with Nickel-Silver or Bronze Upper Balusters (Premium Strad)
As a result of the two-piece casings, the 190 Series are heavier at the valve block. This will give these models a richer core to the sound of the horn when compared to a comparably setup one-piece casing model. Bach is now moving all of their “Premium” model designs to the 190 platform due to the tonal advantage of the two-piece casing. The Standard 180 Strad design will be paired down to only a few configurations to keep it’s high end performance at a more affordable price point.
170 Series
While the Bach 170 Series is not technically a Stradivarius model, it is built on the same chassis and core design of the 180 Series. This model is still a handmade, professional trumpet but utilizes a new two-piece, two-material bell that helps lower the cost and offers an exceptional performance value for the modern player.