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Bassoon

Bassoon made of stained maple in four sections (wing, butt, bass and bell), with brass mounts and keywork. Eight keys with flat covers and touches, mounted on brass saddles. Crook missing. Nominal pitch: C. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.

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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: PAINE & HOPKINS / No. 89 CORNHILL / LONDON
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
  • Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
  • Measurements:Height: 1225mm