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

> 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@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

• Trombone Serial Number Dating Chart

• Trumpet Serial Number Dating Chart