The Ultimate Vintage Masterpiece: 1947 New York Bach Stradivarius ML – Full Restoration & Custom Upgrades by Master Tech Charlie Melk
If you are looking for the magical, unmatched resonance of a genuine
New York Vincent Bach Stradivarius, but require the flawless mechanical precision, gorgeous aesthetics, and ergonomic comfort of a modern boutique horn, this is the holy grail you’ve been waiting for.
Serial number
7604 hails from the legendary, highly coveted post-WWII early New York era (circa 1947). To elevate this historic instrument to the absolute pinnacle of playability and visual beauty, it has undergone a
complete top-to-bottom master overhaul by legendary brass specialist Charlie Melk at
Charlie’s Brass Works.
This trumpet features a pristine, glassy brand-new clear lacquer finish that beautifully showcases the vintage yellow brass. Mechanically, it features a complete valve overhaul by Charlie Melk, bringing the compression, action, and piston fitment to better-than-factory-new standards. Furthermore, it features a highly functional, custom-engineered ergonomic upgrade: the traditional, cumbersome 3rd slide stop rod assembly has been expertly reconfigured into a modern, fluid 1st-slide style thumb hook design. You get the stunning, complex commercial sizzle and dense symphonic core of a pure NY Bach, paired with elite, modern ergonomics.
- Era: Rare, early New York Factory production (1947)
- Serial Number: 7604
- Overhaul Craftsman: Master Tech Charlie Melk
- Bore: ML (.459″)
- Bell: Hand-hammered New York [Insert Bell Model, e.g., #7 or #37]
- Finish: Brand-new premium clear lacquer
- Valves: Fully overhauled, rebuilt, and aligned by Melk—incredible compression and lightning-fast action.
- Custom Ergonomics: Reconfigured 3rd slide stop rod converted to a sleek, modern thumb-hook configuration.
- Condition: Pristine, fresh from a master restoration. Mechanically 10/10 with zero dents, trauma, or structural flaws.
Vintage New York Bachs in this immaculate mechanical and cosmetic condition are virtually non-existent on the open market. This is a collector-grade investment that is completely optimized to dominate on the modern stage.
