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The Bach Legend - Guide to Dating Bach Trombones
Did you know? The first Bach trombone was produced in 1929.
Please use this chart in determining the approximate age of Bach trombones based on serial numbers.
Year 1933 1935 1940 1942 1945 1950 1955 1960 1961 1964 1965 1970 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1990 1994	Serial Number 200 400 1,600 2,200 2,500 3,450 4,500 5,700 5,950 6,900 8,000 11,800 17,500 25,000 39,000 45,000 55,000 65,000 91,000 115,000
Other Relevant Dates
1918 1922 1924 1928 1928 1953 1961 1965	Vincent began mouthpiece production in NYC. Moved to second factory. First trumpets completed. Trombone designs completed. Moved to 3rd factory in the Bronx. Moved to factory in Mount Vernon, NY. Vincent Bach Corp. Purchased by Selmer. Production began in Elkhart

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