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Saxhorn with Eb slide, Nominal pitch: F/E♭.

Technical description: Brass; tall bell-up form; with plain bow guard. The extant main tuning-slide has a slight droop. The design shows much influence of Adolphe Sax. Valve type: 3 Sax-pattern Berlin-type valves, bottom-sprung, alignment by screw through casing.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.232.2 Valve horns with wider bore
  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:650; bell 180.