"Tornister" Tenor
Tuba by Cervany c.1900
This is a beautiful small Tenor
Tuba or Baritone in Bb made by Cervany primarily for the
military. It is called a "Tornister" or "Rucksack" baritone. The
advantage of such a small horn is obvious- it can be easily carried on
a long march in a soldier-musician's backback. It is 16 1/2" lng (42cm)
and has a bell 6 7/8" (17.5cm) in diameter. Note the unique design
feature which has the leadpipe coming from the side opposite the bell.
It is a nearly identical companion to my tiny Tornister Tuba which is only
slightly larger. The label is written: CERVANY & SOHNNE - ZUKUNIGGRATZ IN
BOHMEN. This baritone and my Tornister Tuba were
both lovingly restored by Dick Hansen in Massachusetts. They both play
amazingly well for such small horns.More old instruments HERE
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