Hi all,
Please see this thread to read about an amazing Cimbasso build by hand for me by Alessandro Faccin in Italy.
It’s a work of art and by far the finest one I’ve played.
https://www.facebook.com/alessandro.fac ... 1867774389" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
And he's a great guy!
All the best.
New instrument maker (Cimbasso)
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New instrument maker (Cimbasso)
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Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso
Royal Shakespeare Company
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Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso
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Re: New instrument maker (Cimbasso)
Apart from the wonderful old Orsi bell (which I wanted), and the rotors, this is a completely handmade instrument.
Every tube and curve shaped skilfully just for this instrument.
This is NOT a botched together instrument.
Every tube and curve shaped skilfully just for this instrument.
This is NOT a botched together instrument.
UK tuba player and teacher
Royal Shakespeare Company
Besson EEb
Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso
Royal Shakespeare Company
Besson EEb
Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso
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Re: New instrument maker (Cimbasso)
What key is it in? It would be nice to hear it with the valves installed.
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Re: New instrument maker (Cimbasso)
Hi,
It's in Eb. There are video clips on the Facebook link I believe.
It's just shipped off to the States as I'm on tour in NYC this April so sadly only had it at home for 2 days!
If anyone wants more clips please PM me. This guy has a great future ahead if the quality of this build is anything to go by. Italians certainly know their stuff in this area.
Al the best.
It's in Eb. There are video clips on the Facebook link I believe.
It's just shipped off to the States as I'm on tour in NYC this April so sadly only had it at home for 2 days!
If anyone wants more clips please PM me. This guy has a great future ahead if the quality of this build is anything to go by. Italians certainly know their stuff in this area.
Al the best.
UK tuba player and teacher
Royal Shakespeare Company
Besson EEb
Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso
Royal Shakespeare Company
Besson EEb
Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso
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Re: New instrument maker (Cimbasso)
Hi,
I've had a couple of messages asking to see the cimbasso. Of course, no problem! Come and have a go.
We are playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) for a month.
https://www.bam.org/KingLear?alttemplate=mobileevent" target="_blank
I've had a couple of messages asking to see the cimbasso. Of course, no problem! Come and have a go.
We are playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) for a month.
https://www.bam.org/KingLear?alttemplate=mobileevent" target="_blank
UK tuba player and teacher
Royal Shakespeare Company
Besson EEb
Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso
Royal Shakespeare Company
Besson EEb
Miraphone 1291 CC
Alessandro Faccin Cimbasso