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Bombardon. Nominal pitch: E♭.

Technical description: Brass with german silver bow guard and ferrules. No garland. Valve type: 3 Berlin-type valves, ports in one plane but not at 90° to windway. Repair History: Moving part of water-key a replacement.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.231.2 Valve bugles with wide bore
  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:892; bell 302