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#439 From: "Steve Weinert" <steveweinert@...>
Date: Mon Jun 8, 2009 6:29 pm
Subject: Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone? 		steve_weinert
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Curious what players are finding effective as playing harness for their

Contrabass Sarrusophone?



Been trying different straps & harness, including combinations, without arriving

at an acceptable setup.



The Contrabass is a Conn with the two neckstrap rings.



Thoughts, recommendations & pictures greatly appreciated!



Steve W


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#440 From: "Phil Neveu" <phil.neveu@...>
Date: Mon Jun 8, 2009 7:18 pm
Subject: Re: Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone? 		philneveu
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Hi steve

Baritone sax harness for Eb cbass Buffet sarr (low ring)

alto sax strap for C bass Gautrot sarr

good luck!

Philippe Neveu





--- In Sarrusophone@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Weinert" <steveweinert@...> wrote:

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> Curious what players are finding effective as playing harness for their

Contrabass Sarrusophone?

>

> Been trying different straps & harness, including combinations, without

arriving at an acceptable setup.

>

> The Contrabass is a Conn with the two neckstrap rings.

>

> Thoughts, recommendations & pictures greatly appreciated!

>

> Steve W

>


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#441 From: "PIERRE LEMIEUX" <pierrejoan2@...>
Date: Mon Jun 8, 2009 7:43 pm
Subject: Re: Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone? 		pierrejoan2
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Hello Steve,
 
I also was unsuccessful in finding a comfortable strap arrangement for my Conn contrabass.  I made a stand and adapted it to a throne base.  I no longer have the instrument, but the stand is still here in the corner.  As you can see, the stand is completely adjustable for any size musician.
 
Pierre
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Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:29 PM
Subject: [Sarrusophone] Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone?

Curious what players are finding effective as playing harness for their Contrabass Sarrusophone?

Been trying different straps & harness, including combinations, without arriving at an acceptable setup.

The Contrabass is a Conn with the two neckstrap rings.

Thoughts, recommendations & pictures greatly appreciated!

Steve W


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#442 From: Jack Jennings <jejennings@...>
Date: Tue Jun 9, 2009 3:58 pm
Subject: Re: Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone? [3 Attachments] 		jejenningsjr
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Pierre,

Did the two top hooks engage the strap hooks?  If so, how was this accomplished, can they be turned?   Did the bottom arm go under the bow?

Jack

Hello Steve,
 
I also was unsuccessful in finding a comfortable strap arrangement for my Conn contrabass.  I made a stand and adapted it to a throne base.  I no longer have the instrument, but the stand is still here in the corner.  As you can see, the stand is completely adjustable for any size musician.
 
Pierre
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Weinert
To: Sarrusophone@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:29 PM
Subject: [Sarrusophone] Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone?

Curious what players are finding effective as playing harness for their Contrabass Sarrusophone?

Been trying different straps & harness, including combinations, without arriving at an acceptable setup.

The Contrabass is a Conn with the two neckstrap rings.

Thoughts, recommendations & pictures greatly appreciated!

Steve W


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#443 From: "PIERRE LEMIEUX" <pierrejoan2@...>
Date: Tue Jun 9, 2009 7:02 pm
Subject: Re: Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone? 		pierrejoan2
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Hello Jack,
 
You're right!  The top two prongs engage the strap-loop holes, and are bent slightly upward near their end in order to keep the instrument from slipping out.  The bottom of the instrument (the slim metal heel) fitted into the angle bracket, and was secured by a thumbscrew.  This angle bracket had a slip collar (for adjustment) which slides (and locks) vertically on a piece of 1/2" brass water pipe.  Standard 1/2" black iron pipe could have been used as well.  The small ornament on the top end was salvaged from a table lamp that was being thrown in the trash.....it sort of gave the assembly a little more "class"!
 
Pierre 
 
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Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Sarrusophone] Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone?

Pierre,

Did the two top hooks engage the strap hooks?  If so, how was this accomplished, can they be turned?   Did the bottom arm go under the bow?

Jack

Hello Steve,
 
I also was unsuccessful in finding a comfortable strap arrangement for my Conn contrabass.  I made a stand and adapted it to a throne base.  I no longer have the instrument, but the stand is still here in the corner.  As you can see, the stand is completely adjustable for any size musician.
 
Pierre
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Weinert
To: Sarrusophone@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 2:29 PM
Subject: [Sarrusophone] Playing harness for a Contrabass Sarrusophone?

Curious what players are finding effective as playing harness for their Contrabass Sarrusophone?

Been trying different straps & harness, including combinations, without arriving at an acceptable setup.

The Contrabass is a Conn with the two neckstrap rings.

Thoughts, recommendations & pictures greatly appreciated!

Steve W


Attachment(s) from PIERRE LEMIEUX
3 of 3 Photo(s)

SarrusoPierre.jpg

Sarrusastand1.jpg

Sarrusastand1.jpg


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