Soprano bugle. Nominal pitch: 5½-ft G.
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Alternative TitleSoprano bugle. |
InstrumentBugle |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerGetzen |
Date MadeCirca 1980 |
DescriptionSoprano bugle. Nominal pitch: 5½ ft G. 2 valves. Maker: Getzen. Elkhorn, USA. Circa 1980. Serial number: TP266. Overall size: 486; bell 128. Bore: m.t.s. 11.8; v.t.s. (2,1) 11.8. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 11.1 10.3. Technical description: chrome-plated brass; trumpet wrap; 2 Amado water-keys; U-shaped thumb hook on 1st valve tuning-slide to enable adjustment of intonation while playing. Valve type: 2 Périnet valves, top sprung with spring inside hollow stem; alignment by key on spring anchor plate. Inscribed on bell "TITLEIST / BY / GETZEN / ELKHORN. WIS. / U.S.A."; on side of 2nd valve casing "TP266". Decorative features: mother of pearl buttons. |
NotesR. Parks, 24.5.03. |
Measurements486; bell 128. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4257 |