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Reed Shallots, how to make them

Henry Willis & Sons Ltd The business end of the Contra Trombone 32' from the organ of Liverpool Cathedral 1926.is receiving attention in our Metalshop. Alterations over the years have changed it from its originally intended timbre. We are currently restoring the Blocks, replacing the Springs and making new Shallots, Tongues and Loads to bring this majestic, enclosed 32' rank back into its original voice. New Shallots are needed as the original ones had been changed, including removal of their filling pieces, lengthening of the faces and several had also been bent. 17-1/2 wind.


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18 - The finished shallots fitted to the new blocks.