Bachology
Bachology Notes
Roy Hempley, one of the Bachology authors, is searching for instruments that demonstrate aspects of Vincent Bach's designs. If you think you have instrument that might help for sale, loan or discussion, please contact him. He is particularly interested in the following instrument(s).
New York Bach Stradivarius cornet: serial number 28.
New York Bach Stradivarius trumpet: serial number 303.
Roy has access to Vincent Bach's shop cards and other technical material. He will consult with owners of vintage Bach instruments free of charge, but he does not normally provide copies of material he uses, including shop cards. Owners may be asked to provide photographs and, upon occasion, loan instruments for examination. If an owner agrees to loan an instrument, Roy provides the owner with technical notes on the instrument including photographs taken. Occasionally, a loaned instrument may be featured in an article. The names of owners who wish to remain anonymous are not divulged. (See Articles 5 and 6)
Roy B. Hempley
7783 Turlock Road
Springfield, VA 22153
rhempley [at] verizon.net
Bachology Tidbits
Bach's first known technical drawing of a trumpet was dated 1921.
The earliest known version of "The Art of Trumpet Playing" was printed in 1916. This version was not copyrighted. Anyone have a copy?
During his early production days, Bach sold an Apollo Model Ludwig street drum. The price was $25. Anyone have one of these?
Bachology Links
1. New York Bach Stradivarius Trumpet and Cornet Bell Markings
Revision 1
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
September 10, 2004 by Hempley and Lehrer
2. Bach's X Horns
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
July 10, 2001 by Hempley and Lehrer
3. Bach's Rotary Valve Trumpets
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
January 21, 2002 by Hempley and Lehrer
4. Play It Again Mr. Bach
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
September 25, 2002 by Hempley and Lehrer
5. Interesting Bach Instruments
A One-Digit New York Trumpet
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
February 6, 2004 by Hempley and Lehrer
6. Interesting Bach Instruments
Rare New York Trumpet #69
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
October 21, 2004 by Hempley and Lehrer
7. Bach's Bugles
Part One
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
October 25, 2004 by Hempley and Lehrer
8. Bach's Bugles
Part Two
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
October 25, 2004 by Hempley and Lehrer
9. Bach's Mercurys For The Conservatory
Part One
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
March 10, 2006 by Hempley and Lehrer
10. Resurrection of A Chicago C
Or
How I Came To Play Like Bud Herseth
By Roy Hempley
April 2, 2006 by Roy Hempley
11. To the Back of the Concert Hall
The Evolution of Bach Stradivarius C Trumpets
Part One
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
April 25, 2008 by Hempley and Lehrer
12. To the Back of the Concert Hall
The Evolution of Bach Stradivarius C Trumpets
Part Two
By Roy Hempley and Doug Lehrer
April 25, 2008 by Hempley and Lehrer
13. To the Back of the Concert Hall Addendum
By Roy Hempley
April 25, 2008 by Roy Hempley
14. Interesting Bach Instruments - Bach Stradivarius Rotary Valve Trumpet #713
By Roy Hempley
June 24, 2008 by Roy Hempley
15. Radames is Coming! Radames is Coming! - Get the Bachs!! - Bach's Aida Trumpets
By Roy Hempley
July 28, 2008 by Roy Hempley
16. Interesting Bach Instruments Deluxe Model New York Bach Trumpet #304
By Roy Hempley
October 29, 2008 by Roy Hempley
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