Bach 50B Mt. Vernon NY Bass Trombone Sleeping Beauty. Super rare vintage trombone highly sought after by collectors and professional bass trombone players. When buying vintage trombones or even when you shop for a new instrument such as this classic model, it is important to understand the value of the instrument. Since we deal nearly exclusively with trombones at The Brass Exchange, we understand what players and collectors are looking for. Not all bass trombones or even brass instruments are made the same. Many collectors of Bach trombones believe that horns produced at the Mt. Vernon New York factory between 1953-1963 are the finest Bach's ever made. Many players believe that modern trombone manufacturing and materials are not the same quality as the older vintage models. The Bach 50 Bass is a great example of a classic vintage Bass Trombone. Here is a link to the original listing on our website: https://www.thebrass-exchange.com/content/bach-50b-mt-vernon-ny-pristine-condition 24 Additional Photo's on this page.
This what we said about it at the time of listing it on our website in 2021: Bach 50B Mount Vernon NY Gold Brass Mid 1950's Pristine Mint Condition. Many Bass Trombonists consider the MT Vernon 50B to be the Holy Grail of Vintage Trombones. Once you play it, you will understand why. It plays with elegance. Rich Dark Chocolate Overtones, Slots Perfectly, has the right amout of resistance, but also blows freely. Every dynamic level has color and complexity. This one is in perfect condition. Never damaged or repaired. Has been closet kept, really since 1960, and that is 60 years. The valve plays perfectly, quick, quiet, smooth, perfect compression. Has 9.5" gold brass bell, standard weiht handslide with gold brass outer tubes with yellow brass end crook. These tubes are completely straight. The inners are in perfect condition, and the outers are completely free of dezincification. The tuning slides fit perfectly. Lacquer overall is about as good as I have ever seen on a vintage horn, no major blemishes or unsightly defects. Even the hand grip areas on the handslide are in almost perfect condition. No service needed to improve appearance or playability. The original alligator French style case is also in amazing condition, looks amazing, no odor, rare for a vintage case. This could be the horn of a lifetime for a serious buyer
This Bach 50 did sell in 2021 and is no longer available. But, we know there are plenty of brass players looking for one just like it. If you should happen to have one that you would like to sell, or even have apprasied, give us a call or send an email because we can help.
