Trombone. Nominal pitch: B♭|+|F.
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InstrumentTrombone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHawkes & Son |
Place MadeEurope ; England ; United Kingdom ; London |
Date MadeCirca 1929 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass; untapered joint between slide and bell sections with restraining screw. Thumb valve operated by sling. The slide stockings each with four ring grooves to hold oil. The main tuning-slide inner slide with stockings length 56 on each leg. With slide lock. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: This is the earliest known extant British-made B♭ trombone with valve for F, and the only known extant or recorded Hawkes & Son B♭ + F trombone., |
NotesA. Myers, 16.10.13. |
Measurements1160 (assembled); bell 189.5. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6177 |