423.231.2 Valve bugles with wide bore

Tuba in E-flat, bass tuba, Yamaha model YEB631. Brass with cork and felt valve fittings. Four Périnet valves, compensating system. The fourth valve is positioned on the side of the instrument and is operated with the left hand. Right facing bell. Socket for music card holder on main first valve loop. Two eyelets on back of instrument for shoulder strap. Three water keys. Original mouthpiece and hard case. Serial number 100273.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M11-1994
Date
July 1993
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall (tuba in case): 990 x 670 x 520 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
metal; cork; textile; felt; brass
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
Music Gallery > Side D - Listening to Order > Case D1 - The Carse Collection
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