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Tuba, BB-flat, low pitch
Tuba, BB-flat, low pitch
Tuba, BB-flat, low pitch

Tuba, BB-flat, low pitch

Alternate name(s)
  • Recording bass
Date1921 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Serial No.181140
SignedEngraved on bell, likely later: BODY BY / C. G. CONN Ltd. / ELKHART / IND.
MarkingsEngraved as part of signature, later: BROOKINGS / H. S. / 43
DescriptionBrass; with silver-plated, satin finish. Later lacquered bell interior. Three, bottom-sprung Perinet piston valves. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces.
DimensionsHeight: 1180 mm
Bell diameter: 515 mm
Bore (second valve slide): 18.2 mm (0.720 in)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00265
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