Bass horn. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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InstrumentBass horn/Serpents/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Bass horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerW Sandbach |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1830 |
DescriptionOverall size: 805; bell 200. Sounding length: overall length 2386; tone hole distances from bell 1411, 1325, 1285, 1246, 1061, 965, 925, 885, 725. Bore: distal end of crook 31.8. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.2 12.5. Technical description: Brass body, stay, garland, keys and crook; long crook with fold; 6 finger holes; 3 keys. L0:B_. L1:T. L2:T. L3:T. L4:F#. R1:T. R2:T. R3:T. R4:C#. Keyhead type: flat round. Inscribed on bell rim "W. SANDBACH / 40 PERCY ST / RATHBONE PLACE / LONDON". 1 key a replacement, 1985. 1 keyspring, 4 finger hole bushes and 1 keyhole bush also replacements, 1985. Performance characteristics: Good response throughout range. Specific literature references: Dullat 1992, p.38. Illustration references: Dullat 1992, p.39. |
NotesArnold Myers; R. Parks 27.4.91, 13.6.92. |
Measurements805; bell 200. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Mickleburgh Collection |
Accession Number0883 |