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Sackbut
I posted this under the general discussion section, but I thought I'd try here, too.
I am interested in purchasing a sackbut for the purpose of playing it. I was wondering how much they cost and where I might shop for one. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but exactly what is a sackbut?
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Ancestor of trombone.Originally Posted by mahlerfan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sackbut
At first, I discovered the wonders of classical music through the marvels of its baroque period and especially those from Mr. Handel, which explain my forum nickname. About 10 years ago, my interest leaned over classical period and Herr Haydn's production. The music bus recently drove me to the early 1800s. Where will it end?
Why do you want a sackbut Tex? Why not just get a trombone and play it badly?! I suppose to get a sackbut would cost a bomb as no-one really makes them on a commercial basis anymore.
When all the paint has been dried, when all the stone has been carved, music shall remain, and we shall work with what remains.
I play the trombone and have an interest in history, so I guess when those collide, I suddenly have the desire to get a sackbut. I was hoping that someone made reproductions on a scale that would not make them insanely expensive, but If that's not the case, I'll follow your advise.
Another trombonist I know must be trying really hard to mimic the sackbut all the time...
I'm sure many baroque ensembles use sackbuts today (Musica Antiqua Köln, the Academy of Ancient Music and the likes).
So it must be possible to have one made.
In the past years there has been a revival of interest in the scakbut.. There are several sackbut makers in germany and other parts of europe. A good historical copy can cost about 5000$ us.
I have known some players who use "pea shooter" trombones from the early 20 th century instead. This can be a nice alternative .
by "pea shooter" I 'm refering to the small bore trombone with the 6 inch bells that wher used by arthur pryor and other trombonists of his period
Is there anyplace in particular that sells pea shooters, or should I just keep an eye on ebay? Do you know if it has the same tone as a sackbut? How much might a pea shooter cost?
Sorry for this interrogation!
Hi there,
here's a great article on the sackbut and sackbut performance
http://www.trombone-society.org.uk/r...es/addison.php
To answer your questions: The peashooter would not have the same tone as a sackbut, it comes close but only a sackbut sounds like a sackbut. A peashooter would be a cheaper alternative. You could get one in usable condition for probably a couple hundred on ebay...
I don't know of any places that sell them now...
My best solution for you is if you want to play sackbut try to find a band or school that has one and go there .
Check the wikipedia article for makes and such.
Thanks for the help.
I think that peashooters may be the way to go.
Good for you.
Theres a good forum with a couple discussions of the sackbut below . I found while searching on the net. Alot of articles on sackbut.
http://earlymusichicago.org/cgi-bin/...num=1065120752
Good luck
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