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23 Apr 01 - 05:46 PM (#447610) Subject: What is this Instrument? From: Sorcha Copied from the Help Forum:
Subject: what is this musical instrument?
I have come across an old instrument and would like to know what it is. It looks like a ukulele but instead of a soundbox there is a metal plate with a large metal horn coming out from the back. Could it be something connected with early recording techniques? Would be grateful for any info. jimpiccolo |
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23 Apr 01 - 06:06 PM (#447625) Subject: RE: What is this Instrument? From: Bedubya In the early days of the recording industry, there were apparently many different instruments made with horns attached to better aim the sound at the yet-to-be-perfected mikes. I have seen pictures of violins and rebeks with horns, so why not a uke? |
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23 Apr 01 - 06:24 PM (#447644) Subject: RE: What is this Instrument? From: catspaw49 I'd say that Bedubya has it right.......Lots of wacky stuff at times and this was probably a one-off kinda' thing. There are several examples of other instruments with a similar treatment....Somebody just ran across a fiddle not too long ago. Spaw |
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23 Apr 01 - 06:36 PM (#447655) Subject: RE: What is this Instrument? From: wysiwyg So it's a blowout instead of a pickup? ~S~ |
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26 Apr 01 - 05:00 PM (#450166) Subject: RE: What is this Instrument? From: DonMeixner I havw a video of The Fury Bros playing thesae instruments. I seem to recall a Fiddle, Guitar, and others. There is a name specific to this type of instrument that ofcourse escapes at the mo. I've only seen them as museum pieces. Great sound and probably they have considerable collector value. Don |
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27 Apr 01 - 02:23 PM (#450567) Subject: RE: What is this Instrument? From: GUEST,jimpiccolo thanks for suggetions re. the instrument. If I get any info. that's more conclusive i'll pass it on. jimpiccolo. |