DescriptionTechnical description: Rosewood; german silver keywork, reed well lining, socket linings and bell ring. Simple octave keys. The C♯-alt key is a lever and the touchpiece is mounted over the other L4 keys. There is a single key with the functions of both the C and B♭ keys on the normal simple system instrument, this key has the same mechanism as the TP-alt key on the thumbplate oboe. The R2 plate is independent of the R3 ring although both close the brille and both are on the same axle. Depressing the low C key lowers the R2 plate and R3 ring and closes the brille.
System: Simple
L0: 8.1.
L1: PP; 8.2; spat.
L2: R.
L3: TT; Dtr.
L4: G♯; low B; low B♭; E♭-alt; C♯-alt.
R0: sup.
R1: R; C/B♭.
R2: PP.
R3: R; F.
R4: low C; C♯; E♭.
Keymount type: pillars. Keyhead type: cup.
Stamped on upper and middle sections with sunburst / "JACQUES ALBERT / BRUXELLES" / sunburst; stamped on bell with sunburst / "JACQUES ALBERT" / sunburst.
Usuable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch A4 = 453 Hz
Performance characteristics: with the mechanism and pads in present condition, leaks preclude more than a general impression of playing quality; it has a precise response with a bright, strong and slightly nasal tone quality. |