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Contrabassoon

Maple; Stritter system; lowest note C; originally high pitch, later altered by inserts at joints. Keywork unaltered.

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  • Inscriptions:On butt and wing joint: "[crown mark] HECKEL / BIEBRICH / SYSTEM / F. STRITTER [crown mark]"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 1520mm (butt to bell)