Keyed trumpet after Bauer

After Eduard Bauer, 1836 -1871

Original: Private collection Jaroslav Roucek

  • Key in G (440 Hz)
  • Keys are achieved through different crooks. Possible keys F, E, Eb, D, C, Bb (both 440 Hz or 430 Hz)
  • Instrument in brass
  • With 5 keys
  • The instrument is fine tuned via tunings bits, which are available in 10 cent steps (the instrument does not have a tuning slide)

Body

F-crook

F430-crook

E-crook

E430 crook

Eb-crook

Eb430-crook

D-crook

D430-crook

C-crook

C430-crook

Bb-crook

Bb430-crook

Extension crook

With E-crook results in C; With D-crook results in Bb

430 Hz pin

Together with E or Eb crook results in E430, or Eb430 respectively

Tuning bit No. 1

38 mm, for approx. 10 cent

Tuning bit No. 2

55 mm, for approx. 20 cent

Tuning bit No. 3

75 mm, for approx. 40 cent