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Euphonium. Nominal pitch: B♭.
Technical description: Silver-plated brass. 4-valve 'Enharmonic' system: mouthpipe leads to 3rd valve, 1st and 2nd valves double with respect to 3rd valve; 4th valve compensating with respect to 3rd valve. 2 water-keys, one on main tuning-slide. Screw for music card-holder. Hinged catch to hold 4th valve in closed position for transportation. Valve type: 4 Périnet-type valves. Repair History: Removable main tuning-slide extension pieces for low pitch (brass, not original).
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Circa 1909 - Maker:
Besson & Co [Corporation] - Collection:
University of Edinburgh - Inventory number:
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London/England - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:423.231.2 Valve bugles with wide bore
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.231.2 Valve bugles with wide bore
- Repository:University of Edinburgh
- Measurements:630; bell 278.
- View the original record:https://collections.ed.ac.uk/mimed/record/16295