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Bass valve trombone

Bass valve trombone made entirely of lacquered brass in two sections (valve section and bell section) with ligature screw at joint. Three piston valves (Périnet). One water-key on the main tuning slide. Brass mouthpiece. Nominal pitch: G. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.

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  • Inscriptions:Stamped on bell: JOSEPH WALLIS / 113 & 115 EUSTON ROAD / LONDON NW|Stamped on mouthpiece: B
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.233.2 Valve trumpets with long air column (more than 2 m)
  • Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
  • Measurements:Length: 1030mm; Bell diameter: 180mm