Albisifono

Albisifono metal *bass flute invented in 1910 by Abelardo Albisi of Milan, pitched in C, an oct. lower than the ordinary flute, with a B foot. In order to bring the widely spaced fingerholes within reach, the flute is built with a vertical body and an embouchure set in a short horizontal tube, somewhat like the letter T. The keys are worked by extension rods. Over-all length is reduced by means of a winding in the upper end of the tube. Its original cylindrical bore of 39 mm. required too much…