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. In-stock for immediate delivery.
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Cash Sale Only Please. No Trade-in's.
