Bass horn. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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InstrumentBass horn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; Great Britain |
Date MadeCirca 1825 |
DescriptionOverall size: 826; bell 208. Bore: distal end of crook 31.7. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.3 12.5. Technical description: Copper with brass mounts; 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. No inscriptions. Performance characteristics: Good response throughout range. Purchased with and possibly formerly used with mouthpiece (627). Specific literature references: G.S. 1958 No. 47. Illustration references: Vol. 1 p.125; Campbell and Greated 1987, p.364; Brass Bulletin (1/1994) No. 85 p.13. Specific usage history: According to the catalogue of the 1958 exhibition, was used in a band at West Linton, Peeblesshire. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: According to the catalogue of the 1958 exhibition, was used in a band at West Linton, Peeblesshire. |
NotesArnold Myers; R. Parks 27.4.91. |
Measurements826; bell 208. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0193 |