Bass trombone Nominal pitch: G + (D / C).
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InstrumentBass trombone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBoosey & Hawkes |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; United Kingdom ; England |
Date Made1933 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass. With alternative valve tuning-slide for C. With water-keys on slide bow and on valve loop. The handle, without ridges, is of pale wood. Valve type: Rotary valve actuated by string to pivoted thumb lever; cork buffers mounted on valve cap; single-coil spring acts on touchpiece/lever spindle. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Played by Godfrey Kneller in the London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras. |
NotesArnold Myers (bore measurements) 17.1.21, (description) 18.12.21. |
Measurementsfrom slide bow guard to bell bow 1373; bell 203.5. |
ProvenanceFormerly belonging to Frank Tomes, bought 1986/Apr from Godfrey Kneller (1910-92); made for Mr F. Taylor of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6605 |