Soprano bugle. Nominal pitch: 5½-ft G.

Getzen
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Alternative Title

Soprano bugle.

Instrument

Bugle

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Getzen

Date Made

Circa 1980

Description

Soprano 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.

Notes

R. Parks, 24.5.03.

Measurements

486; bell 128.

Provenance

on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

4257

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