What does B&S stand for?

[arpthark]

I know I've seen a topic like this one from a few years ago, but I can't seem to find it anywhere, nor can I find anything on the official VMI website saying what the abbreviation means. So, quick question: what does B&S stand for?

[Roger Fjeldet]

Not sure, but I`ve heard "Bleck und Signal".
Anyone who have heard the same?
Roger

[Kevin Hendrick]

http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/b-s.aspx

The letters B&S stand for Blas- and Signalinstrumente (wind- and signal instruments).

[arpthark]

Ah, I knew it was something German, but wasn't sure what it meant. Thanks a lot!

[tubajazzo]

to be exact, the name was Blechblas- und Signalinstrumentenfabrik, so there is the "bleck". In german, brass instruments are called Blechblasinstrumente.

Gerd

[Kevin Hendrick]

to be exact, the name was Blechblas- und Signalinstrumentenfabrik, so there is the "bleck". In german, brass instruments are called Blechblasinstrumente.

Gerd

Thank you!

[Alex C]

Is it true that B & S used to make train crossing signals as part of the "Signalinstrumentenfabrik?"

[Tubadork]

I knew a guy in Germany who said that it stood for Bull and... well I'll let you figure it out (sounds like spit).
This was of course AFTER i told him that I play a PT6 and a GDR PT10.

Bill

[eupher61]

and yes, they also made railroad crossing warning systems...thus the "signal" part.

Among other things. I think they also made sirens, like for police cars and amulances etc.

[bort]

Some people really aren't fans...

For them, it stands for "Bland and 'Spensive"

[jeopardymaster]

And here I had thought they stood for truth, justice and the American (er, Bavarian? Sudeten?) way.

[MartyNeilan]