Tuba. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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InstrumentTuba |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerCouturier |
Place MadeWestern Europe ; Europe ; France |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass, seven ferrule-covered joints between main tuning-slide and bellpipe; French bell rim; blade guard on large bow. With two rings for strap attachment; fitting for music-card holder on leadpipe; no water-key. Valve type: 3 Périnet valves, bottom-sprung, alignment by key on piston. Repair History: There is a small patch on the large bow; the mouthpipe appears to have been re-attached. |
NotesA. Myers, 16.7.15. |
Measurementsfrom plane of bell to bow 975; bell 340. |
ProvenanceJeffrey Miller, 2014-5. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number6235 |