Renaissance sackbuts

Alto sackbut
after Starck

Model in Historic, in key of D 466 Hz, with tuning slide

After Hieronimus Starck, Nuremberg 1670
Original: Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

  • Key in D 466 Hz (equivalent to Eb 440 Hz)
  • Bore: 10.0/10.0 mm
  • Bell diameter: 94 mm

Tenor sackbut after Anton Schnitzer the Elder, Nuremberg 1579.
Model in MDC Extra. The slide braces are clearly recognizable as hinges with horse head locks.

MDC Extra

The most historic version at Egger

For this execution, we have analyzed the details of the historical originals in the museums in detail and are painstakingly following them up. We proceed from the basic material of hammered and gently reshaped Nuremberg sheet metal. In addition, a hand-engraved wreath, as well as exact replicas of the zwingenes and the knob based on the original casts.

In addition, however, there are some details that make the MDC Extra execution special. A inserted vocal arc, a triple train with an outer pull soldered from sheet metal, a hinge on the crossbars, and a flat body crossbar with hinge.

This creates a very unique handcrafting masterpiece entirely in the old tradition. We are in the fortunate position to offer this special version besides the Schnitzer tenor trombone shown here also for our Starck alto sackbut and the Hainlein tenor sackbut.

MDC Extra

The most historic version at Egger

Tenor sackbut after Anton Schnitzer the Elder, Nuremberg 1579.
Model in MDC Extra. The slide braces are clearly recognizable as hinges with horse head locks.

For this execution, we have analyzed the details of the historical originals in the museums in detail and are painstakingly following them up. We proceed from the basic material of hammered and gently reshaped Nuremberg sheet metal. In addition, a hand-engraved wreath, as well as exact replicas of the zwingenes and the knob based on the original casts.

In addition, however, there are some details that make the MDC Extra execution special. A inserted vocal arc, a triple train with an outer pull soldered from sheet metal, a hinge on the crossbars, and a flat body crossbar with hinge.

This creates a very unique handcrafting masterpiece entirely in the old tradition. We are in the fortunate position to offer this special version besides the Schnitzer tenor trombone shown here also for our Starck alto sackbut and the Hainlein tenor sackbut.

Tenor trombone
after Hainlein

Model in Historic, in A 466 Hz key, with tuning slide

Regular bore

After Sebastian Hainlein, Nuremberg 1632
Original: Historical Museum, Frankfurt

  • Key in A 466 Hz (equivalent to Bb 440 Hz)
  • Bore: 10.5/11.0 mm
  • Bell diameter: 98 mm

Wide bore

After Sebastian Hainlein, Nuremberg c. 1632
Original: German Museum, Munich

  • Key in A 466 Hz (equivalent to Bb 440 Hz)
  • Bore: 11.5/12.0 mm
  • Bell diameter: 120 mm

All detailed pictures show the MDC variant

Tenor trombone
after Schnitzer

Model in Historic, in A 466 Hz key, with hinge, without tuning slide

After Anton Schnitzer the Elder, Nuremberg 1579
Original: Accademia Filarmonica, Verona

The sackbut of Anton Schnitzer the Elder is one of the oldest surviving trombones. It is of particular importance. The original is now in the Accademia Filarmonica in Verona and was studied in detail as part of Hannes Vereecke’s dissertation. In this context, Rainer Egger measured the acoustic and geometric properties and crafted an authentic replica. This includes the lavish ornamentation, which was accurately reproduced via castings of the bracing patterns. All these premises allow us to offer an utmost accurate copy of this significant instrument of trombone history today.

An article by Hannes Vereecke on the Schnitzer sackbut

  • Key in A 466 Hz (equivalent to Bb 440 Hz)
  • Bore: 10.0/10.5 mm
  • Bell diameter: 100 mm

Bass trombone
after I.Ehe

Model in Historic, in D 466 Hz key, handle with hinge joint

After Isaac Ehe, Nuremberg 1612
Original: in D 466 Hz, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

  • Key either in D 466 Hz (equivalent to Eb 440 Hz) or in F 440 Hz
  • Bore: 11.5/12.0 mm
  • Bell diameter: 124 mm
  • Can be pulled out to 430 Hz. Can also be pulled out to 415 Hz, but the instrument works better if you use a semitone slide.

Model in Historic, in F 440 Hz key

Bass trombone
after I.Ehe in F, stretched

Model in Historic, in F 440 Hz key, with tuning slide, handle with hinge joint

After Isaac Ehe, Nuremberg 1612
Original: in D 466 Hz, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

  • Key in F 440 Hz
  • Bore: 11.5/12.0 mm
  • Bell diameter: 124 mm
  • Can be pulled out to 430 Hz

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