Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Distributor
Lyon & Healy
Date1914-1923 ca.
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelAmerican Professional
Serial No.64117
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: Lyon & Healy / American / Professional / Chicago Stamped on top: THE / BUESCHER / ELKHART, IND. / Bb
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: 64117 / LOW PITCH
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Curved soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 28 in (711 mm)
Bell diameter: 3-3/16 in (82 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00584
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1920-1930 ca.
