Clarinet. Nominal pitch: A.
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InstrumentClarinet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerE.J. Albert |
Place MadeBrussels ; Belgium ; Central Europe ; Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1910 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Blackwood with german silver ferrules and keywork. Four pieces: mouthpiece, barrel, one piece body, bell. Extended Barret action controls articulated C♯₄/G♯₅ as well as E♭₄/B♭₅ and F₄/C₆. 8 rollers. Extra key for R4 E₃/B♮₄. Alternative L4 G♯₃/E♭₅ key. Tuning barrel. C sharp mechanism. 14 keys, 5 rings. L0: T; speaker. L1: T; throat A♮. L2: T + ring; throat A♭. L3: T + ring; cross E♭₄/B♭₅. L4: E₃/B♮₄; F♯₃/C♯₅; G♯₃/E♭₅. R1: T + ring; Barret action; side trill key for throat A-B♮ and B♭-C; side trill key for throat G♯-A or C₆-D₆. R2: T + spectacle. R3: T + spectacle (forked B♭₃/F♮₅); cross B♭₃/F♮₅. R4: G♯₃/E♭₅; F₃/C₅; E₃/B♮₄. Keyhead type: modern. Keymount type: screwed in pillars. Mouthpiece missing. Specific usage history: Instrument was played by the principal clarinet in the Irish Radio Orchestra. Previous ownership: Carrol, Dublin. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Instrument was played by the principal clarinet in the Irish Radio Orchestra. |
NotesH. Fricke, Oct-Dec 2006. |
Measurements632 |
ProvenanceCarrol, Dublin. ; Bequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number4881 |