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Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch

Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch

Date1926-1927 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelTrue Tone 122
Serial No.218146
SignedEngraved on bell in shield, surrounded by scrolling design: THE / Buescher / ELKHART / IND.
MarkingsStamped on back: 218146 / [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] TRUE-TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8. 1914.
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass. Straight soprano with integral nexk. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb on front; low C# on back.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 25-11/16 in (652mm)
Bell diameter: 3-5/8 in (92mm)

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00504
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