Large multichambered 4th valve (rotary) that acts as a 4th and 5th valve in one, allowing it to play in F/Eb/D/C. I assume this is the mouthpiece pictured with this horn. The rimless bell is 7 inches in diameter.Ĭonn, in 1927, invented the "visible embouchure" mouthpiece which was semi-tranparent bakelite. The engraving is much more detailed and features the mythical creature “Pan” playing his flute. This has been restored to the original satin & polished silver finish, 24kt gold wash in the bell. Note the Art Deco styling for the period (1930s): rimless bell, stylized spit valves, geometric valve casings, elaborate engraving, heavy gold-tone lacquer finish.Īrt Deco style but these horns were “peashooters” (longer with a smaller bore). Original condition, but with the wrong finger buttons. Instead of the usual globe logo with the American continent, the engraving is of flowers around the name. PRESENTATION ENGRAVING: Eugene Schmidt Leader GREAT WESTERN BAND Pittsburgh, Pa Paris 1lr Prix Grand Medaille D Or Exposition De Moscoj 1872 and Medaille D or Paris 1878 Medaille Londres 1862 Exposition Universilleįacteur Du Conservatoire National 88 Rue Des Marais St Martin Medaille de Ire Classe Exposition Universelle 1855 full-sized (4/4 size) instrument is nickel-plated, and features three piston valves.Įxposition Universelle De Paris 1900 Hors Concours Membre Du Jury Couesnon & Cieįournisseurs de L Armee 94 Rue D Angouleme Paris Chateau-Thierry It measures 24.5" across from the end of the mouthpiece to the farthest edge of the bell.Ĭouesnon & Cie BBb concert tuba. The bell of the instrument measures 11" in diameter. Vocal horns are essentially tenor horns pitched in F that use a "French" horn mouthpiece. U.S.Q.M.C." (United Statesīell diameter is 20 inches, height is around 43 inches.Īdvertised as a Ballad horn, but the fact that it is probably an F instrument and uses a "French" horn mouthpiece and has a smaller 6.5" bell, these attributes place it in the Vocal horn camp.
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