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Optimized Cimbasso for Stage Music, Banda, Opera Orchestras & More!
With the Lechgold Cimbasso FC-18/5L you get a high-quality instrument crafted in a multi-stage production process with excellent intonation. Plus: the instrument receives a personal final inspection by an experienced brass instrument maker on site.
The Lechgold Cimbasso FC-18/5L has been modernized with the current product line, further optimized and now scores — alongside an impressive tone and high-quality workmanship — with outstanding ergonomics and comfortable handling.
Cimbasso With High-Quality Components
The cimbasso combines the sound character of a trombone with the tuning and playability of an F tuba, making it the ideal link between these two registers. The Lechgold cimbasso features 5 rotary valves (4 + 1) and an adjustable tuning compensation (left hand) for the 2nd slide. The bell diameter measures 286 mm, the bore is 18.40 mm.
The valve cluster is fitted with original Minibal joints, guaranteeing perfect and reliable valve action. Developed in 1994 by Martin Seibold in Dietramszell (Upper Bavaria), the Minibal joint ensures precise, reliable and silent rotary valve movement! The patented ball joint has proven itself over the past 30 years and is appreciated by amateur and professional musicians alike.
Tonal Quality
By using the finest materials, Lechgold instruments deliver an outstanding tonal character across all registers. Easy response and impeccable intonation provide the foundation for true playing enjoyment.
Philosophy
Lechgold's philosophy is to build unique instruments at an affordable price. The long alpine brass-band tradition is a major inspiration for Lechgold, and the company combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Selected materials and consistently high quality make Lechgold instruments popular with brass and wind players of all genres.
Lechgold - Characterful Wind Instruments for Passionate Players!
Tested Quality
To ensure you enjoy your instrument for years, all wind instruments are inspected by the Kirstein quality control. This is carried out in our master-led wind workshop by qualified instrument makers. We guarantee the impeccable condition with a certificate that is included with the instrument.
Features
- Lechgold Cimbasso
- Model: FC-18/5L
- Key: F
- 4+1 rotary valves
- Adjustable tuning compensation on the second slide (left)
- Ergonomically arranged valve buttons
- Comfortable hand rest (left hand) enables pleasant playing
- Body and valves: Brass
- Bell: Gold brass
- Leadpipe, slides and hand rest: Nickel silver
- Finish: Clear lacquer
- Bell Ø: 286 mm
- Bore: 18.40 mm
- Thumb ring
- 2 water keys
- Height-adjustable endpin
- Engraved valve caps
- Instrument weight: 5.5 kg
- Includes mouthpiece and rolling lightweight case
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Lechgold FC-18/5L Cimbasso
- 1 x Mouthpiece
- 1 x Wheeled lightweight case
Suitable accessories (Not included in the delivery.)
- La Tromba T1 Valve Oil with Silicone 65 ml
- Classic Cantabile Cello Stand
- Gewa Pull-Through Cleaner for Bows
- Meinlschmidt Hydro-Jet M1 Cleaning System
- La Tromba In Clean Cleaning Concentrate 250 ml
- lefreQue Fine Silver 106 mm
- Köbl Spiral Cleaner for Trombone & Tuba
- Protec A-211ZIP Mouthpiece Case for Tuba
- JM Bearing Oil 13 Synthetic with Needle Applicator
Specification
- Product number 00074990
- Colour Gold
- Number of valves 5
- Size Cimbasso
- Type of valves Rotary valves
- also for children No
- Tuning F
- Finish lacquered
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The case is great and not heavy (I can't say how long the zippers will last, they don't seem trustworthy), the instrument is well stored in it. The finish is not objectionable. The sound is, well, cimbasso. Those who are used to tubas will be startled or surprised, but once you have got used to it, it enchants with a sonorous and carrying sound. The response is relatively easy, sometimes you have to be careful that the sound doesn't break out at fortissimo, but otherwise everything is fine. The handmade ones on YouTube sound better, but are not available at this price ;-).
What bothers me? The cables are brutally stiff. It took a lot of trial and error with lubricants until the tuning slide could be operated comfortably with one hand. If Kirstein were to carry out the promised quality control, they could pay a little more attention to this. The pin is too short for me, I'm just very tall and sit high, so my instrument maker will have to look for a solution. Or you could put a book or something underneath it.
A mouthpiece is included, but the bore is too narrow for my taste. I play it with a Perantucci PT-64, which fits perfectly (for me).
My personal conclusion: if you want or have to have a cimbasso, you can't go wrong for the price
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