Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1926 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 12M
Serial No.M171206
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART IND. / U.S.A. On metal plate attached to exterior: C. G. CONN Ltd. / BAND / INSTRUMENTS / WORLD’S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS / ELKHART, IND., U.S.A.
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: PATD. DEC. 8. 1914 / 1119954 / B / M171206 / L
Stamped underneath G# touchpiece: 171206
DescriptionLacquered brass (later).Written range: Bb-F. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Split Eb key. Knurled B# key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low Bb right side; low C# and low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 83 in (2109 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/4 in (184 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00238
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