Basse-orgue

Basse-orgue (Fr.), *bass clarinet patented by Frédéric Sautermeister of Lyon on Aug. 12, 1812. It was built in bassoon shape with a cylindrical bore and had a compass of over 3 octs. (126, 164). Sort by:DefaultAuthorTitleDateAscendingDescending Langwill, Lyndesay G. An Index of Musical Wind-instrument Makers, 1st and 2nd editions. Edinburgh, 1960, 1962. Rendall, F. G. The Clarinet. London, 1954.