Bass trumpet. Nominal pitch: 9-ft B♭.
InstrumentBass trumpet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerUmberto Pizzi |
Place MadeSouthern Europe ; Italy ; Europe |
Date MadeMid 20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass, two coils, bell without gusset; wired bell rim. Water-keys on 1st and 3rd valve tuning-slides and main tuning-slide. With ring for R4; with small ring on mouthpiece receiver, probably for chain to mouthpiece. No fitting for music-card holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom-sprung, alignment by key on piston engaging with channel in casing interior. |
NotesA. Myers (measurements) 14.12.21; (description) 16.12.21. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to mouthpiece receiver, 587; bell 167. |
ProvenanceDonated to Borders Big Band by family of band member Ted Wheadon after his death., ; Gift of Borders Big Band, 2021. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6577 |