InstrumentBassoon |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerG. Astor & Co |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; London; England; Europe |
Date MadeFirst quarter of 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Maple with brass ferrules and keywork. With contemporary heavy brass crook without pinhole. Long joint D, E♭ and B♭₁ keys on shallow platform. The bell of later flared English type.
L0: T; B♭; harm 2; harm 1; D; E♭.
L1: T.
L2: T.
L3: T.
R0: T; F♯.
R1: T.
R2: T.
R3: T.
R4: F; A♭.
Keyhead type: 3 spatula and 5 shield keys.
Playing accessories: old ribbon attached to butt ring.
With wing plug.
In unaltered condition.
Usable pitch: A₄ = 415 - 420 Hz.
Performance characteristics: Plays very nicely.
Illustration references: Vol. 1 p.83.
(Langwill Collection). |
NotesL.G. Langwill, 1981; W.R. Waterhouse, 1993, 1983. |
Measurements1257; crook 243. |
ProvenanceGift of L.G. Langwill, 1981. |
CollectionLangwill Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number0149 |