Gold 1930s Vincent Bach Corp. New York 7C Cornet Mouthpiece

This is an outstanding Vincent Bach Corp. New York 7C cornet mouthpiece. The 7C is the standard trumpet and cornet mouthpiece. It’s used by nearly every beginning student, but also by many professional players, especially in the jazz world. However, at this period of time, a Bach 7C was considered a full professional mouthpiece. This mouthpiece was made with the best craftsmanship of the era, and still to this day plays as an absolutely wonderful mouthpiece. Easily better than a modern 7C. No exact measurements have been taken, but the cup seems deeper and wider than the standard “modern” 7C. This is standard for early Bach manufacturing, which was known for being somewhat inconsistent. These inconsistencies, however, led to incredible mouthpieces being created. This is one of them. 

The mouthpiece is hand stamped 7C, signifying it as coming from the 1930s period of Bach manufacturing. Considering the period it came from, this very mouthpiece was likely handled and possibly made by Vincent Bach himself.

Grade A- “A lightly used mouthpiece bearing only minor dings or dents which do not affect playability. May have minor scratches and insertion marks. Plating is 100% intact with no wear, and in the case of gold plating may be very slightly fading. Tarnish may be present. Mouthpiece shows only very minor signs of shank repair, if any. Shank is perfectly round. No signs of other repairs.” 

From BachLoyalist: “Probably the most widely used model in the world. Its brilliant tone is preferred by school musicians and by artists. Similar to No. 7 and No. 7B but with a medium-shallow C trumpet cup; more brilliant tone, easier high register, large volume of tone. Excellent for light symphonic work, dance, and all-round playing. Well liked by beginners.”