Bassoon. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentBassoon |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHawkes and Son |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; London ; England ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1920 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Palisander with german silver crook well lining, keywork, bell rim mount and crook. Although only stamped on one section, the four main sections match well in style. Any of the three harmonic keys operates the crook key also. L0: B♮; C; harm 1; harm 2; harm 3; E♭; D; C♯. L1: T. L2: T; F♯ trill. L3: T; E♭. L4: C♯; crook key. R0: T; F♯. R1: T. R2: T. R3: T; B♭. R4: F; A♭, both with rollers. B♭ key lever detached. The B♭ key mechanism is a replacement. Usable pitch: A₄ = c 439 Hz. Previous ownership: Formerly belonging to Glasgow High School. Current ownership: Lent by J.B. Dick. |
NotesL.G. Langwill, 1981; W.R. Waterhouse, 1993, 1983. |
Measurements1278 |
ProvenanceFormerly belonging to Glasgow High School. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0813 |