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Post by lgb&dtuba »

I believe it stands for Blechblas-und Signal-Instrumenten-Fabrik.

http://www.medusa-saxophones.com/history/history.htm

But that's just a guess.
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"Blech und Schrott" :P
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Chuck(G) wrote:"Blech und Schrott" :P
(und Spit) :shock:
Instead of talking to your plants, if you yelled at them would they still grow, but only to be troubled and insecure?
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lgb&dtuba wrote:I believe it stands for Blechblas-und Signal-Instrumenten-Fabrik.
I don't know if the spelling is correct, but I know it means Wind & Signal instruments
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Post by Chuck(G) »

Scooby Tuba wrote:I was told it was the German equivalent to "T&A".

That's just what I was told... 8)
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Half an answer, maybe: I used to own an F. Schmidt (Brook Mays) stencil of a VMI 3301. VMI is part of the B & S family. The description of the horn when I bought is said that the "S" part of B & S was for Schmidt.

Then again, if you're really curious, I'm sure Bob Tucci or Dan Perantoni (or maybe of the guys at Custom Music) could clear it up for you.

Eric "no Schmidt" L.
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bloke wrote:Your explanation sounds more like one that needs to be interpreted by this man: Image
Well, I am militantly ignorant. Just some info I thought I'd add. Sorry if it wasn't clear.

Eric "Farrakan" L.
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Post by van »

B & S - I thought it meant "Bloke & Schlepporello", a discount law firm specializing in uncivil actions.
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van wrote:B & S - I thought it meant "Bloke & Schlepporello", a discount law firm specializing in uncivil actions.
:mrgreen: :tuba:
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Briggs & Stratton?
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This thread has really filled up with bull and $#!+!
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