Posted by A true oddity on March 20, 2003 at 09:26:12:
In Reply to: 1934 Conn bass instruments brochure posted by Klaus on March 19, 2003 at 21:22:32:
This tuba permutation is new to me. I can not look through, whether this is a Connstellation for the photographer, or whether it is a true musical tool.
However the non-standard leadpipe points to a real custom made instrument.
The closest equivalent I ever saw was presented in a B/W Disney studio TV feature, that I watched some 40 or 45 years ago. There was a peek into the sound department, where the tool for expressing the rages of Donald Duck (or whomever) was demonstrated. It was a baritone to which a trombone slide was attached. Effectively creating a small bore E superbone-cum-tuba. I don't remember whether the fierce rips were executed with or against-the-grain, but the expression of rage was convincing.
My comparison of course is triggered by the slide-like device, which the player holds with his right hand.
What is this?
Klaus
PS: When/if the pic disappears it can be found through the link. (Yahoo identity = brassphotos and password = public).