Alternative TitleAlto. |
InstrumentFlugelhorn |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerDistin |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom; England; Europe; London |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; bell-forward wrap. Bow guard on large bow. No water-key or fitting for music card-holder or trace of either. With two alternative main tuning-slides, short shank, crook for B♭, and cornet tuning-bit (which can be used with the short shank to allow use of a cornet mouthpiece).
Valve type: 3 rotary valves, the travel limited by cork buffers on spindle meeting the connecting arm; clock springs in drums with ratchet-and-pawl adjustment of spring restoring force.
Repair History: The clock springs have been replaced (the old springs retained). |
NotesArnold Myers, BR 20.10.95 and 10.2.01, general 16.3.12. |
Measurements314; bell 147. |
ProvenanceGift of Susan Tomes, 2012. |
CollectionMIMEd; Frank Tomes Collection |
Accession Number6087 |