Tenor saxhorn. Nominal pitch: F / E / E♭ / D / C.
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Alternative TitleTenor chromatic tuba (?). |
InstrumentAlto saxhorn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHenry Distin |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; London ; Europe ; England |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass. With alternative main tuning-slides for F, E, E♭, D, C; with alternative 2nd valve tuning-slides for use with the longer main tuning-slides; with two tuning bits.With fitting for music-card holder; no water-key. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom sprung with alignment by screw through the casing engaging with a slot running up from the piston bottom. |
NotesAM (measurements) 24.8.20, (description) 14.10.20. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to bow 560; bell 172. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6506 |