DescriptionTechnical description: Rosewood; 4 sections; german silver keys and ferrules; ivory mouthpiece; 8 keys, 5 rings; 4 finger-holes, 2 thumb-holes; keys for R4 provide an extension to low G♯ and low G; two-part wind-cap; attachment for music card holder, or perhaps for hook for R3 to support instrument.
L0: T.
L1: E ring, connected to vent hole cover between L1 and L2; speaker key.
L2: D ring, connected to vent hole cover between L1 and L2.
L3: F/additional speaker key.
L4: B♭.
R0: C♯ ring; D♯.
R1: B ring, connected to vent hole cover; trill keys (2).
R2: A ring, connected to vent hole cover.
R3: [support].
R4: low G♯; low G.
Keymount type: rod/pillar. Keyhead type: cup.
Performance characteristics: When all holes (except those for R4) covered, sounds A⁵.
Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 431 Hz (c 35 cents below A⁴ = 440 Hz).
Stamped on wind-cap, head and body "LAMBERT / PARIS". |