Alternative TitleTenorbass trombone. |
InstrumentTenor trombone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerRobert Piering |
Place MadeGermany; Europe; Adorf; Central Europe |
Date MadeMid 20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: brass with german-silver trim; silver-plated slides with stockings; water-key. Valve type: rotary valve.
Overall size: 1178; bell 237.
Bore: at c 55mm from mouthpiece receiver (minimum bore), 12.2; descending slide 12.4; ascending slide 13.1; v.t.s. 15.4; m.t.s. 15.6 - 21.7.
Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.7 - 12.4.
Decorative features: Elegant snake motif on bow guards.
Signature marks: Inscribed on bell "Robert Piering / Adorf i / S"; on ferrule at top of descending slide "3"; on ferrule at top of ascending slide "4".
Specific literature references: Stearn 2004.
Illustration references: The Trombonist, Spring 2004, p.21.
Specific usage history: The first regular orchestral Bb + F bass trombone in Britain, as the instrument used by Percy Cook from 1951 as bass trombone in the Scottish Orchestra. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: The first regular orchestral B♭ + F bass trombone in Britain, as the instrument used by Percy Cook from 1951 as bass trombone in the Scottish Orchestra. |
NotesR. Parks, 5.6.04. |
Measurements1178; bell 237. |
Provenanceex- Percy Cook.; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4400 |