Musical Instruments category fields

Field Type Options / Notes
Instrument Family Dropdown Options: String (bowed), String (plucked), String (struck), Keyboard, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Mechanical/Automatic, Electronic/Electric, Other
Instrument Type Dropdown Options: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (classical), Guitar (electric), Guitar (bass), Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Lute, Harp, Piano (grand), Piano (upright), Piano (square), Harpsichord, Organ, Accordion, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Drums, Snare, Cymbal, Xylophone, Music Box, Phonograph, Gramophone, Other
Maker/Manufacturer Text
Model Text
Date/Period Text
Country of Origin Text
City/Workshop Text
Serial Number Text
Labeled/Marked Dropdown Options: Original Label, Facsimile Label, Branded, Stamped, Signed, Unmarked
Label Details Textarea Full transcription of label
Original/Reproduction Dropdown Options: Original/Authentic, Attributed, School of, Copy/Reproduction, Fake Label
Playing Condition Dropdown Options: Concert Ready, Playable, Needs Setup, Needs Repair, Restoration Project, Display Only
Overall Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor

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String Instruments (Bowed)

Field Type Options / Notes
Instrument Dropdown Options: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Other
Attributed Maker Text
School/Tradition Dropdown Options: Italian, German, French, English, American, Czech/Bohemian, Chinese, Contemporary, Unknown
Top Wood Dropdown Options: Spruce, Pine, Other
Back Wood Dropdown Options: Maple (one-piece), Maple (two-piece), Poplar, Other
Neck Wood Dropdown Options: Maple, Other
Varnish Type Dropdown Options: Oil, Spirit, Combination, Unknown
Varnish Color Text
Varnish Condition Dropdown Options: Original, Retouched, Revarnished
Back Length Text Body length measurement
Upper Bout Text
Lower Bout Text
String Length Text
Scroll Dropdown Options: Original, Replaced, Grafted
Neck Dropdown Options: Original, Reset, Grafted, Lengthened
Bass Bar Dropdown Options: Original, Replaced
Sound Post Dropdown Options: Fitted, Needs Adjustment, Missing
Fingerboard Dropdown Options: Ebony (original), Ebony (replaced), Other
Pegs Dropdown Options: Original, Replaced
Tailpiece Dropdown Options: Period, Modern, Other
Chinrest Boolean
Bridge Dropdown Options: Fitted, Needs Fitting, Missing
Strings Dropdown Options: Gut, Synthetic, Steel, Mixed
Bow Included Boolean
Case Included Boolean
Certificate Boolean
Certificate Issuer Text

Bows (String)

Field Type Options / Notes
Bow Type Dropdown Options: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Baroque
Bow Maker Text
School/Tradition Dropdown Options: French, German, English, American, Contemporary, Unknown
Stick Material Dropdown Options: Pernambuco, Brazilwood, Carbon Fiber, Snakewood, Other
Stick Shape Dropdown Options: Round, Octagonal
Frog Material Dropdown Options: Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Ivory, Other
Button Material Text
Mounting Dropdown Options: Silver, Gold, Nickel Silver, Unmounted
Hair Dropdown Options: Good, Needs Rehair, Missing
Weight Text
Stamp/Brand Text
Certificate Boolean

Guitars

Field Type Options / Notes
Guitar Type Dropdown Options: Acoustic (steel string), Classical (nylon), Archtop, Flattop, Resonator, Electric Solid, Electric Semi-Hollow, Electric Hollow, Bass, 12-String, Other
Body Style Text Dreadnought, OM, Parlor, Les Paul, Stratocaster, etc.
Top Wood Dropdown Options: Spruce, Cedar, Maple, Mahogany, Koa, Other
Back/Sides Wood Dropdown Options: Rosewood, Mahogany, Maple, Koa, Other
Neck Wood Dropdown Options: Mahogany, Maple, Other
Fingerboard Dropdown Options: Rosewood, Ebony, Maple, Pau Ferro, Other
Scale Length Text
Nut Width Text
Number of Frets Number
Pickups Text For electric guitars
Electronics Text
Bridge Type Text
Tuners Dropdown Options: Original, Replaced
Tuner Type Text
Finish Type Dropdown Options: Lacquer, Nitrocellulose, Polyurethane, Oil, French Polish, Other
Finish Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Checking, Wear, Refinished
Case Dropdown Options: Original Hard Case (OHSC), Original Soft Case, Period Case, Aftermarket, None
Case Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Applicable

Keyboard Instruments

Field Type Options / Notes
Keyboard Type Dropdown Options: Piano (grand), Piano (baby grand), Piano (parlor grand), Piano (concert grand), Piano (upright), Piano (console), Piano (spinet), Piano (square), Harpsichord, Clavichord, Organ (pipe), Organ (reed), Harmonium, Celesta, Other
Maker Text
Serial Number Text
Date of Manufacture Text
Number of Keys Number
Key Material Dropdown Options: Ivory, Plastic, Bone, Ebony
Action Type Text
Pedals Number
Soundboard Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Cracks, Replaced
Strings Dropdown Options: Original, Partial Restring, Full Restring
Hammers Dropdown Options: Original, Reshaped, Replaced
Dampers Dropdown Options: Functional, Needs Work, Replaced
Case Material Dropdown Options: Mahogany, Walnut, Rosewood, Ebonized, Oak, Other
Case Finish Dropdown Options: Original, Refinished, Needs Work
Tuning Dropdown Options: In Tune, Needs Tuning, Cannot Hold Tune
Last Tuned Text
Restoration History Textarea

Brass & Woodwind

Field Type Options / Notes
Instrument Text
Key Text Instrument key (Bb, C, Eb, etc.)
Material Dropdown Options: Brass, Silver, Nickel Silver, Gold, Wood, Plastic, Composite
Finish Dropdown Options: Lacquer, Silver Plate, Gold Plate, Raw Brass, Nickel Plate
Bore Size Text
Bell Diameter Text
Valves/Keys Dropdown Options: Functional, Needs Work, Stuck, Missing
Slide Condition Dropdown Options: Smooth, Needs Work, Stuck, Dented
Pads Dropdown Options: Good, Some Need Replacement, All Need Replacement, Not Applicable
Corks Dropdown Options: Good, Need Replacement, Not Applicable
Mouthpiece Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Modern, Missing
Case Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Modern, None

Playability & Condition

Field Type Options / Notes
Setup Quality Dropdown Options: Professional, Good, Needs Work, Poor, Not Set Up
Structural Issues Textarea Cracks, repairs, damage
Crack Repairs Textarea
Other Repairs Textarea
Restoration History Textarea
Original Parts Dropdown Options: All Original, Mostly Original, Many Replacements, Few Original
Replacement Parts Textarea
Sound Quality Textarea Subjective assessment
Appraiser/Expert Opinion Textarea

Provenance & History

Field Type Options / Notes
Provenance Type Dropdown Options: Maker Direct, Original Owner, Professional Player, Dealer, Auction, Estate, Unknown
Provenance Details Textarea
Previous Owners Textarea
Notable Players Textarea
Performance History Textarea
Recording History Textarea
Exhibition History Textarea
Publication History Textarea
Certificate Boolean
Certificate Details Textarea