Contrabass trombone. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentContrabass trombone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerThe Salvation Army |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; England ; London ; Europe |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass. With double slide (four inner and outer slides moving together) and with loop in bell section.With detachable tuning-slide extension for low pitch (two separate tubes adding a minimum of 2 × 120mm 240mm to the sounding length).With a double water-key actuated by single touchpiece. No slide lock or bell lock. Repair History: The detachable tuning-slide extension tubes are mid-20th century additions. |
NotesArnold Myers (bore measurements) 20.1.21, (description) 18.12.21. |
MeasurementsFrom bell bow to slide bow guards 1238 without tuning-slide extension pieces; bell 201. |
ProvenanceFormerly belonging to Frank Tomes, probably bought 2003-2007. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6606 |