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Bass trombone. Nominal pitch: G+(D/C).

Technical description: Silver-plated brass; chromium-plated inner slides. Alternative valve tuning-slide for C. With water-key, screwed bell lock at joint and slide lock. Black wooden handle, ridged grip. Slide length 897. Valve type: lever-action rotary valve.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.22 Labrosones with slides
  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:1395; bell 203.