Tenor trombone. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentTenor trombone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerE.A. Couturier Co. |
Place MadeNorth America ; United States of America ; Laporte |
Date Made1921-1922 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass. Descending slide has fixed inner slide with stocking at bottom, moving outer slide (as usual); ascending slide has moving inner slide with stocking at top, fixed outer slide (opposite of usual); both inner slides have expanding bore. Tuning-slide legs have expanding bore, although externally cylindrical. Water-key on main slide bow.The model with an 7-inch bell is described in the maker's brochure as `Slide trombone (medium bore)'. |
NotesArnold Myers, 18.7.18. |
Measurementsbell 178. |
Provenanceex- John Hallam collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6430 |