Bass trombone. Nominal pitch: G.

Unknown

Photo by Raymond Parks © The University of Edinburgh

Instrument

Bass trombone

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Unknown

Date Made

Circa 1900

Description

Technical description: Brass; plated stockings; with tuning-slide and water-key. No bell lock or slide lock. Overall size: 1335; bell 235. Bore: at c 30mm from mouthpiece receiver (minimum bore), 11.7; descending slide, 11.7; ascending slide, 11.7; m.t.s. 13.8 - 19.7. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 12.4 - 11.7. No inscriptions. Some wear. Usable pitch: Old Philharmonic pitch. Specific usage history: According to previous owner, used in the Dumfries area.

Other Information

Specific usage history: According to previous owner, used in the Dumfries area.

Notes

Arnold Myers, 1990; N. Parks, R. Parks, 2.1.92.

Measurements

1335; bell 235.

Provenance

on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

2654