Tuba. Nominal pitch: 16-ft C.

Alexander

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Instrument

Tuba/Tubas/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Tuba

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Alexander

Place Made

Europe ; Germany ; Central Europe

Date Made

Circa 1980

Description

Technical description: Brass with german-silver trim; detachable mouthpipe; With alternative upright and recording bells secured by three thumb screws. Water-key on main tuning-slide; fitting for music card holder. 4th valve (5 semitones). 5th valve (large semitone, used in combination). 1st valve (2 semitones). 2nd valve (1 semitone). 3rd valve (4 semitones). Valve type: 5 rotary valves; cork buffers on valve top caps.

Other Information

Specific usage history: played by Arnold Myers in the Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra 2019-2023.

Notes

Arnold Myers, (measurements) 28.4.18, 16.11.23; (description) 3.8.25.

Measurements

from plane of upright bell to bow guard 1050; upright bell 418; recording bell 560.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

6740