Clarinet. Nominal pitch: A.
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InstrumentClarinet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerE.J. Albert |
Place MadeCentral Europe ; Brussels ; Belgium ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1900 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Blackwood with german silver ferrules and keywork. Five pieces: mouthpiece, barrel, upper section, lower section, bell. Upper section: curved speaker, tone-hole on the front of the instrument, bowl-shaped chimney, speaker liner projects c 2mm into bore. Lower section: patent C-sharp; thumb rest with additional plate for the thumb. Bell continuous with a wide german silver rim. L0: T; speaker. L1: T; throat A♮. L2: T; throat A♭. L3: T; cross E♭₄/B♭₅. L4: C♯₄/G♯₅; E₃/B♮₄; F♯₃/C♯₅. R1: T; side F₄/C₆; side trill key for throat A-B♮ and B♭-C. R2: T + spectacle. R3: T + spectacle (forked B♭₃/F♮₅); cross B♭₃/F♮₅ . R4: G♯₃/E♭₅; F₃/C₅. Keymount type: pillars. Keyhead type: modern. Repair History: Thumb rest removed and replaced in higher position. |
NotesR. Neil, April 1985; H. Fricke, July 2005. |
Measurements560 (without barrel). |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0610 |