Vox Humana in F
Catalogue number: 3.6
Original name: Vox humana in F.
Common name: Tenor oboe.
Type or system: Two keys.
Maker: Roustagneq.
Place of origin: Toulon, France, late 18 - early 19 Century.
Overall size: 761mm.
Diameter of reed receiver: 8.6mm.
Bore: Upper joint: 8.6mm - 13mm; lower joint: 13mm - 26.mm.
Technical description: Two sections in boxwood. Upper joint: 362.5mm; lower joint (including bell): 426mm.
Two brass keys, round flat flap (flap design S ), mounted on raised blocks.
Low C key with swallow-tail touch piece. Springs attached to the body of the instrument. Evidence of a plugged hole (left hand, third finger) approx 12mm lower than existing hole.
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Key work and finger holes |
Finger hole diameter (av.) |
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Left hand, first finger: |
T; 1.9mm |
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Left hand, second finger: |
T; 1.9mm |
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Left hand, third finger: |
T; 2.1mm |
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Right hand, first finger: |
T; 5.5mm |
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Right hand, second finger: |
T; 6.1mm |
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Right hand, third finger: |
T; 5mm |
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Right hand, fourth finger: |
D sharp/ E flat, low C |
Inscription: Stamped on both joints: “ROUSTAGNEQ” / (motif: fleur-de-lis).
Faults: Cracks at the top of the lower joint A little warped.
Repair history: Cleaned, April 2000. Crook made by Matthew Dart, 2008. Pads replaced 2008.
Usable pitch: Plays at c.a’ = 415 Hz.
Performance characteristics: Intonation is bad, probably due to the warped wood.
Specific references: New Langwill Index, p.338.
Recording references: Click here
Illustration references: See below
Previous owner: William Bentley.
Previous collection numbers: A and B: Item 28.
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