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Bombardon

This is a triple-coiled, upright-bell bass tuba made entirely of silver-plated brass, with a wide and conical bore, and three piston valves. The single water-key is missing. The second valve tuning slide has a pull ring and the lower bow guard has a large knob.

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  • Repository:National Museum of the Royal Navy
  • Measurements:Height: 960mm; Bell diameter: 395mm