Key: Bb / Pitch: 442 Hz Body: • Stained African Blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) treated and lacquered for optimal protection • Metal bell ring (Bb and A) • Tone holes: undercut, improving accuracy of pitch Keywork: • 17 keys, 6 rings • Metal rings • Fixed thumb rest (Bb and A) • Silverplated or nickelplated keywork • Blue steel springs for ease and accuracy of key movement Pads: • Bladder
