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Bass ophicleide
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Bassoon in B-flat with ten keys, the lowest of which is open with a tuning screw. The first and third keys are operated by the thumb of the left and right hand respectively. The round, slightly convex keys are mounted on pillars with support plates and close on sleeves around the holes. Equipped with holders for a music stand, an eyelet for a carrying strap, and a support for the left hand. Mouthpiece missing.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineBass ophicleide. c. 1830 - c. 1850. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
