DescriptionTechnical description: Ebonite; 2 sections; german silver keys; 3 german silver ferrules; metal-lined head; screw-stopper; metal tenon; metal surround to screw extension in cap; long oval embouchure-hole; Boehm 1847 system fingering except for L0: B(TT); BrB♭.
Keymount type: rod/pillar, on long plate screwed to body, except keys for L0, L4, R4, which have separate rods/pillars; needle springs.
Keyhead type: cylinder cup.
Repair History: R3 hole cover has been resoldered onto rod.
Stamped "HAWKES & SON / LONDON" and "498".
System: Boehm system (open G♯).
Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - B♭⁶ (sounding E♭⁵ - B⁷).
Usable pitch: Sounding A⁴ = c 440 Hz. |