Sousaphone. Nominal pitch: E♭.
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InstrumentSousaphone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerC.G. Conn |
Place MadeElkhart ; United States of America ; North America |
Date Made1927 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; dummy tubing to rest on shoulder. Detachable bell restrained by three thumb screws through joint collar. Adjustable crook restrained by ligature screw with two angled bits (probably original) which together give low pitch and also offer flexibility in adjusting mouthpiece position. With waterkeys on main and trd valve tuning-slides; with fitting for music-card holder on crook. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves; bottom-sprung, alignment by tacquet on piston engaging with slot in casing interior. |
NotesA. Myers, 30.8.20 (measurements), 14.10.20 (description). |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6514 |