The Bach Strad LR180ML37S is perhaps one of the best selling professional model Trumpets of all time. This particular pre-owned example is a silver plated model with the reversed leadpipe and a gold brass ball, which gives the trumpet a beautiful, rich tone.
The Strad 37 (in silver plate) is an extremely versatile professional model. The ML (medium large) .459" bore, reversed lead pipe construction and the 37 bell shaping make for an instrument that is equally at home in a jazz band or orchestral situation. The spec is one aspect but what you're also paying for is the years of experience from the craftsmen that hand hammer the brass on these instruments, and of course the quality of materials which is optimal.
In summary, if you're looking to upgrade to a Bach Strad and need something for all round playing of many styles/genres then the 37 is a great bet. This trumpet has nice clean silver plating across the bell, slides and leadpipe, however the valve block is quite pitted, it was probably used with a poor quality valve guard which has caused the plating to wear faster than on the rest of the instrument.
Visual Rating | Fair |
Model | LR180ML37GS |
Brand | Vincent Bach |
Level | Professional |
Case | Yes - Original |
Case Rating | Good |
Set-Up Work | Service |
Tech Rating | Excellent |
Mouthpiece | Bach 3C |
Mouthpiece Rating | Fair |
Serial No. | 720761 |
Equivalent Cost | £3199 |
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