Bassoon. Nominal pitch: C.
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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 |