Josef Lidl Kaiserhelikon in BBb

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Josef Lidl Kaiserhelikon in BBb

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Here is a small sound impression of my Kaiserhelikon by Josef Lidl.
We serenaded the retirement home with the church posaunenchor.

Kaiserhelikon - Josef Lidl
bell: 62 cm
Bore: 21 mm

Played on 9.10.2022 in Kreuztal,
retirement home with an amateur posaunenchor in Fellinghausen

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Re: Josef Lidl Kaiserhelikon in BBb

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Nice rendition of Nun Danket! And your Kaiserhelikon sounds great!
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Kontrabasstuba (Mon Oct 10, 2022 12:15 am)
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I am fascinated by your ability to play antiques with great intonation and tone, considering the challenges that old horns present. That was great. :bow2:
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Really nice! Great sound! Thanks for posting. :tuba: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Wally wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:33 am Really nice! Great sound! Thanks for posting. :tuba: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Thank you 😊
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Nice stuff!
Is this the same horn on the Tubashop.de site?
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