Welcome to The 1631. Instrument Reproduction Project, a working collaboration between trombonist Sam Nolan and Artesano de Instrumentos Históricos Tony Esparis.
The objective of the 1631. Instrument Reproduction Project, is to create the worlds first authentic replica of the 1631 bass sackbut of Hans Hainlein, the oldest surviving bass sackbut from Hainlein, master brass instrument craftsmen of Nürnberg. The 1631 is currently held at the GRASSI Museum for Musical Instruments, Leipzig.
This project is generously supported by the Stichting Eigen Muziekinstrument Fonds, an incredible organization which passionately helps individuals in the Netherlands in building and purchasing musical instruments. Without their tireless work and generosity the arts and cultural sector in the Netherlands and Europe would find itself a much less vibrant place.
Below you can read in depth about the project including my Journey in seeking to reproduce an authentic copy of Hans Hainlein’s 1631 Bass Sackbut, the 400 year old story behind Hans Hainlein, the Nürnberg Stadtpfeife and its innovative design and an interview with Tony Esparis, the artisan responsible for building the first authentic reproduction of the 1631, a great challenge in itself.
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My journey in discovering Hans Hainlein’s 1631
The 400 year old story behind Hainlein’s 1631
Interview with Tony Esparis, building the 1631