Well, it's actually my dream. I dream of making an instrument for a cathedral. A small “Handbassel”, or Violoncello da Spalla, that hangs there on the musicians' balconade, next to the organ, ready for anyone who wants to accompany at the bass. Just as it happened to the small five strings Wagner for many years, as its wear signs tell us.
Besides the Wagner, there are other original instruments to draw inspiration from, like the Hammig from 1747 or the Goldberg, father of J. S. Bach’s friend. Truly remarkable handbassel! Their wear signs are speaking even more clearly than those of the Wagner, for sure those they were played only in da spalla position.
We have seen and studied them, and we are able to offer replicas of them.
The faces of our customers around the world sparkle with enthusiasm and love for music. Let’s spread the word together!
Do you have any ideas on how to help us achieve this dream? Write to us or come visit us!
Further readings:
At st. Anne Lübeck museum
The Violoncello piccolo by Johann Wagner, Borstendorff
Discant gamba played da spalla?
The Organist’s Dream