![]() It's true the Big B tends to be more highly valued, so if you want one of the later 'Big Bs,' you'd do well to look for a 140/156 (with script engraving) in the 33x,xxx serial range. ![]() If it has a longer serial number, such as 175000, that would indicate it is much newer, such as from 1980 in this case. This would be one of the oldest models of the Bach line. For example, a Bach trumpet from 1926 may have a 500 serial number. Depending on the serial number and company, you can learn a lot about your model. The later Big B, as stated above, was identical to the 140 (alto)/156 (tenor), with the larger bell flare. Serial numbers are a great way to tell the age of a trumpet. The earlier Big B had a smaller bell flare (the bell itself was not smaller) and was closer to the earlier 'series one' Aristo. Keep in mind there were changes during the Big B run. ![]() Although the Selmer buyout came later than that, some people claim the horns were starting to be 'downgraded' slightly before the buyout (don't know if I buy that or not pun intended). ![]() The other way to be sure is to get any Aristo with a serial number below around 340,xxx. Click to expand.The one thing about the Big B horns is, for those who aren't willing to research, you know you're getting a "real" Aristocrat. ![]()
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