Here is an absolute stunning survivor from the golden era of Vincent Bach’s legendary craftsmanship. This is a 1957 Mt. Vernon Stradivarius featuring the iconic, highly coveted #37 bell paired with the quintessential ML (.459″) bore.

This horn is a true player’s and collector’s dream. It features a mostly raw brass finish and is exceptionally clean—no dents, dings, or trauma of any kind. Late-50s Mt. Vernon horns are the ones players spend a lifetime hunting down. They possess a dense, ultra-resonant core, a singing upper register, and that magical, wide-open projection that modern horns simply can’t match. It slots beautifully and plays with an effortless buttery response.

Mechanically, this trumpet is a total knockout. The valves are in excellent condition with matching serial numbers stamped on both the top caps and the spring barrels, proving its complete original factory integrity. To top it off, this beautiful specimen comes housed in its gorgeous, original alligator-leather-style case which is a collector’s item on its own.

• Year: 1957 (Highly desirable Mt. Vernon era)
• Serial Number: 16198
• Bell: Standard-weight, one-piece hand-hammered #37 Yellow Brass
• Bore: ML (.459″)
• Condition: Mostly raw brass. Straight, clean, and structurally pristine with no dents or historical trauma. Valves are original, crisp, and boasting excellent compression.
• Case: Original vintage alligator leather style case in beautiful condition. [1]

Real-deal, numbers-matching Mt. Vernon 37s in this kind of unbattered structural condition and complete with the original case are practically impossible to find. Snatch up this investment-grade masterpiece before it’s gone!