Renaissance-Natural Trumpets
In order to come as close as possible to the sound of historical instruments, we make our replicas according to traditional methods. All tubes as well as the bell of the instrument are soldered from hammered brass sheets and therefore show a soldering seam. The use of these methods produces instruments acoustically closer to original instruments, especially where tone colour is concerned. The garland is hand engraved and silver plated, while the ball and ferrules are engraved according to the original and also silver plated. The renaissance natural trumpet is burnished by hand according to historical methods before it is polished.
Key notations refer to a´= 440 Hz. Renaissance pitch was often either a semitone lower (a´= 415 Hz) or higher (a´= 466 Hz). The pitch standard of a´= 440 Hz was established much later.
RENAISSANCE NATURAL TRUMPET in D or Db
Copy after Michael NAGEL, Nuremberg 1657
Original dimensions: Trumpet after Michael Nagel from the collection of historic musical instrument collection in the Kunsthistorischen Museum in Vienna; The ball and ornaments are after the "Vasa" Instrument of Michael Nagel in Stockholm.
The bell thickness is 0.3 mm.
A mouthpiece shank or lengthening bit #3 is necessary for all pitches unless the instrument is to be played with a Renaissance mouthpiece (ex. Egger RE-1) in which case lengthening bit #6 is required.
| Bestandteil | Währung | Preis |
|---|---|---|
Instrument in DTwo tuning bits recommended |
CHF | 3.160,- |
| 1 mouthpiece shank or | CHF | 170,- |
| 1 lengthening bit #3 | CHF | 45,- |
| 2 Bits for fine tuning x 45.— | CHF | 90,- |
| Db Tuning semitone bit |
CHF | 180,- |
| C Tuning whole tone crook |
CHF | 485,- |
| Cb Tuning 1½ tone (minor third) crook |
CHF | 485,- |
Instrument in DbTwo tuning bits recommended |
CHF | 3.160,- |
| 1 mouthpiece shank or | CHF | 170,- |
| 1 lengthening bit #3 | CHF | 45,- |
| 2 Bits for fine tuning x 45.— | CHF | 90,- |
| C Tuning semitone bit |
CHF | 180,- |
| Cb Tuning whole tone crook |
CHF | 485,- |
ACCESSORIES FOR NATURAL TRUMPETS, Nagel Copies in D or Db
Lengthening and Tuning Bits
| component part | currency | price |
|---|---|---|
| Mouthpiece shanks (available in three lengths: 73, 77, and 81 mm) | CHF | 170,- |
| Tuning bit #V1: 38 mm, for approx. 10 cents | CHF | 45,- |
| Tuning bit #V2: 55 mm, for approx. 20 cents | CHF | 45,- |
| Tuning bit #V3, 75 mm, for approx. 40 cents | CHF | 45,- |
| Lengthening bit #4 | CHF | 50,- |
| Lengthening bit #5 | CHF | 50,- |
| Lengthening bit #6 | CHF | 50,- |
| Lengthening bit #7 | CHF | 50,- |
Other accessories
| component part | currency | price |
|---|---|---|
| Extra bow with one hole and screw | CHF | 385,- |
| Further holes with screws | CHF | 35,- |
| Historical mute | CHF | 130,- |
Gig Bags and Cases
| component part | currency | price |
|---|---|---|
| Gig Bag for two long form (natural or 4-hole) trumpets | CHF | 380,- |
| Case for one natural trumpet | CHF | 215,- |
| Case for two long trumpets (or long and short form trumpet) | CHF | 330,- |
December 2011