KALISON F/ Bb double
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KALISON F/ Bb double
Klingen Brass Instruments Photo
Make: ALEXANDER
Model: ‘pre’107, the older design, the predecessor of the current 107
Type: Full double descant in Bb/A+/ F alto
Date: 1960s, possibly
Bell throat profile: Medium
Bell diameter: 12 inches
Bore (cylindrical): 12.1mm
Alloy: gold-brass
Bell flare: Fixed
Lacquer: no
Water key: one, conventional type
Duck's-foot: yes
A very free-blowing and sensitive 'vintage' compensating double horn with a detachable bell-flare and a useful 5th valve for A or A+ stopping.
Make: BOOSEY & CO. Makers. London
”Guaranteed British Made Throughout”
(as engraved on the bell throat).
Model: “SOLBRON” (Registered) CLASS A - LIGHT VALVE
Type: Tenor Cor in E flat
Serial number: 106427
Date: 1919-1920
Bell throat profile: N/A
Bell diameter: 23cm
Bore (cylindrical): 11.65mm
Brass: Yellow
Bell flare: Fixed
Lacquer: No
Water key: No
Make: HERBERT FRITZ KNOPF
Model: WAGNER TUBA Model 23
Type:F / Bb compensating double
Serial number: None
Date: Not known
Bell throat profile: N/A
Bore (cylindrical): 13.1mm
Alloy: Yellow brass
Bell flare: Fixed
Lacquer: No
Water key: Yes