[TPIN] Bell Bow (NOT Bilbo Baggins!) Bends

[Michael Anderson]

While I think it is true that the post-strike horns are really good, this
particular change in design isn't a conscious harkening back to an old
design... Actually, during the strike they went over every aspect of
production and found that the jig they were using to do the bell bends was
way off and had been for many years. So, they built a new jig based on the
actual specifications of the correct Bach bell bend. I also think that the
way the bell tail fits into the first valve casing is more critical than the
actual bend. That misaligned jig caused them to often not be square at this
critical juncture. This is one of the common things the guys who do Bach
conversions and customizing do
 
Apparently, they also got rid of some dead weight workers during the strike
and only hired back those who were really good at what they do. So, it
should be no surprise that quality control is up at Bach.
 
MA

> From: Ben Rydell <benny at benrydell.com>
> Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:40:36 -0400
> To: TPIN <tpin at tpin.okcu.edu>
> Subject: [TPIN] Bell Bow (NOT Bilbo Baggins!) Bends
> 
> All,
> 
> Since we're now drifting toward the topic of historical Bach
> trumpets, can some TPINer out there please advise us all
> regarding the apparent return of the Bach tradition of making
> its instruments.
> 
> http://www.kesslermusic.com/html/trumpet/bach.html
> 
> The lead that I have is that since July of '07 Bach is Back!  If
> this is the case, then how's your bell bow bend?
> 
> 
> 
> -Ben
> 
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