InstrumentBass tuba |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerM. Wolff |
Date Made1882-1912 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Windway runs mouthpipe - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - m.t.s. - bell. 1st and 3rd valve tuning-slides adjustable by left hand while playing. Wide mouthpiece receiver; would need wide taper but not too large a cup. Valve type: 4 rotary valves. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: The standard model of tuba used in orchestras and bands in German-speaking countries in the early 20th century. |
Notesr.|parks, 1.12.90, 5.2.94, bore 5.2.00; a.|myers; c.|bevan, 1.12.90. |
Measurements998; bell 434. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2866 |