Tuba EE♭ bass. Nominal pitch: 13-ft E♭.

Boosey & Co
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Alternative Title

Bombardon

Instrument

Bombardon

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Boosey & Co

Place Made

London; Europe; England; United Kingdom

Date Made

1923 (commenced); 1925 (completed)

Description

Technical description: silver-plated brass. 3-valve compensating system: 3rd valve brings loop into windway which passes through 1st and 2nd valves, these have short additional loops which are brought into the windway when used in combination with the third valve. Water-keys on 1st v.t.s. and m.t.s.; fitting for music card holder; two loops for sling. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom sprung; alignment by key on piston. Repair History: Replated by Mayers & Harrison, 1962.

Other Information

Specific usage history: Used in City of Edinburgh Band.

Notes

R. Parks, 20.8.05.

Provenance

Gift of City of Edinburgh Band 2005.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

4549

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