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Super strange and rare Instrument. Looking for Info

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Here is an extremely rare instrument from my collection.
A kind of Jazzophone (but it is not one!) in Saxophone shape construction.
It is tuned in Bb (like a tenor horn).
The maker is - Giuseppe Brioschi - Milano Musicale -
It was made for a Mr. Camillo Calderesi.
Unfortunately I do not have more information...

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Very interesting,

As usual you sound amazing on it. I bet it’s a challenge to even play. I find vintage instruments very interesting and I’ve never seen anything like this before.


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JRaymo wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:59 am Very interesting,

As usual you sound amazing on it. I bet it’s a challenge to even play. I find vintage instruments very interesting and I’ve never seen anything like this before.


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It's not so hard to play. It's very open and free blowing!
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That's pretty cool! How is the intonation?

Edit: listened to the video, seems like it's good :thumbsup:
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Awesome! What size receiver does it have?
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Bob Kolada wrote: Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:05 am Awesome! What size receiver does it have?
Thank you! It's a small size mouthpiece shank. Like a small tenor trombone
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Something about the shape of the bell looks Dr. Seuss-ish to me.
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DonO. wrote: Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:53 am Something about the shape of the bell looks Dr. Seuss-ish to me.
There is not cat with a hat in the bell 🤪😉
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Post by Mark E. Chachich »

That might be a Ballad Horn.

There are many configurations for Ballad Horns. Enjoy your "strange and rare instrument" whatever it turns out to be.

:cheers:

Best,
Mark
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