Smith-Watkins Fanfare Bass SW-BFT
Bb/F herald · professional · current
Bb/F bass fanfare whose rotary 4th valve made the old Besson 'G bass' obsolete.
| Type | herald |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb/F |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 4 |
| Valve material | nickel plated nickel silver |
| Bell diameter | 6.3″ |
| Leadpipe | fixed |
| Slide mechanism | adjustable 1st and 3rd slides |
| Level | professional |
| Era | current |
| Country | England |
Features: Part number SW-BFT (no Besson equivalent; replaces the obsolete Besson 708 Bass in G); NATO stock no. 7710-99-840-8489; three piston valves plus a rotary 4th; bell 160 mm; weight 2540 g; bottom valve springs; lever water key; external tuning by 3 slides; BASS TROMBONE mouthpiece shank; instrument length 104 cm, banner ring 44 cm
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