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Odd old Courtois

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:40 pm
by ttf_baroquetrombone

What's the deal? Is there a reason for its existence? Was it used for something specific? Does anyone happen to know anything about it? Is it just something else to blame on the French? Do tell!

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Odd old Courtois

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:57 am
by ttf_Edward_Solomon
Probably designed to be dual purpose over-the-shoulder and regular bell-front.

Odd old Courtois

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 12:52 pm
by ttf_baroquetrombone
Quote from: Edward_Solomon on Oct 14, 2017, 11:57AMProbably designed to be dual purpose over-the-shoulder and regular bell-front.

Thanks for the reply, Ed. I hadn't even considered that.  I don't think it comes apart for that to happen, but I'll try to find out.

Odd old Courtois

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:01 am
by ttf_Blackthorne
Quote from: Edward_Solomon on Oct 14, 2017, 11:57AMProbably designed to be dual purpose over-the-shoulder and regular bell-front.

That would make sense, given that the buccin was a French instrument.  Maybe the over-the-shoulder configuration was meant to be similar to that.

Odd old Courtois

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 2:47 pm
by ttf_baroquetrombone
Quote from: Edward_Solomon on Oct 14, 2017, 11:57AMProbably designed to be dual purpose over-the-shoulder and regular bell-front.

I checked. No deal. Everything is soldered and it definitely all seems original. I can't see how it would be converted anyway with the joints that exist, unless the "gooseneck" section is not used at all for rear facing configuration.

Any other ideas?

Odd old Courtois

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:49 pm
by ttf_BGuttman
How about a cavalry trombone.  You can place your left arm through the loop so you can hold it while riding a horse.

Odd old Courtois

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:49 pm
by ttf_BGuttman
How about a cavalry trombone.  You can place your left arm through the loop so you can hold it while riding a horse.