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Oooh. Original case. Please take pics of that, too! > I just assumed that it is some kind of a Contra Well, technically you could...

No, I'm not sure. I just assumed that it is some kind of a Contra. thanks

Thanks for your help. I have tried emailing Buffet in France, but I have never received reply. There is no indication of low or high...

Ha. Success. Now, a further question is, "Are you sure that's a contrabass or contralto (Eb contrabass)?" Better pics and info...

Wow! That is terrific of you to do. I saved this post and the file. Thank you very much. Take care.

Well, I think the Google Translate is right for the name. Anyhow, subscribe. A lot of 720p videos that aren't too blurry of really...

Are you sure this is a 1936 horn? I've never seen an Eb alto with a top crook (it's in the PDF) like that. It looks like someone...

I'm the sneakiest baritone sax player in the world. Finding a spot to breathe is an art, and I seldom get caught. It's harder to "hide"...

I've attached a sample of one of Sigurd Rascher's 24 Intermezzi. It's the only example I could find online in 10 minutes or less...

Recently J'elle stainer has made a interesting new instrument. It is called the "Staineraphone". This staineraphone very closely...

Thank you all for your answers :) I think it was Nikolaus Harnoncourt who said something about the old bassoon, but I can´t find the...

Came across a Video. Inspired me to search a bit more.

I don't know about the bocals, but baroque era bassoon reeds are most definitely notably different in design from a modern one, I know...

Oh. Expanding a bit more on bore, because I'm remembering a thread on the Taragato, the overall smoothness of the bore could also...

I kinda doubt it. Not that I've built any bassoons recently. Anyhow, I did take a listen to the classical contra that you posted and I...