Recording tuba. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentTuba |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerHolton |
Place MadeNorth America ; United States of America ; Elkhorn |
Date Made1928 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; detachable bell with 90° turn, held by three screws with knurled heads, bell can be oriented in any direction; French bell rim; gold wash inside bell; 3rd valve has two tuning-slides; mother-of-pearl valve touchpiece inserts; two rings for carrying strap; fitting for music-card holder. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves., Repair History: Water-key (on main tuning-slide) removed and drain hole blocked. |
Notesbasic IM information only ; A. Myers, 23.4.14. |
Measurementsfrom bell rim uppermost to large bow lowermost 1110; bell 561. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6135 |