[Trombone-l] Trombone-l Contra question

[John Cather]

I play F bass sackbut frequently. I always use the handle. If used  
properly, the positions feel the same as a Bb tenor. I've played the  
Kanstul F bass (would love to have one!) Other than the weight, I love  
it and would use the handle constantly.

John Cather


On May 21, 2009, at 10:00 AM, emrose79 at sonic.ne wrote:

>
> Listers: Has anyone of you that plays an F contra (or a G bass) used  
> the handle? Any problems?  I can barely reach 6th position, but I  
> just can't get used to the handle (on the contra). Fortunately, the  
> double valves almost eliminate the need, but...
>
> Ed