Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Date1928-1929 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelTrue Tone 122
Serial No.238110
SignedEngraved on bell in shield with symmetrical scrolling design that wraps around entire bell: THE / BUESCHER / ELKHART / IND. / •U•S•A•Markings[stamped on back behind low Bb key] 238110 / [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] TRUE-TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8, 1914
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with gold wash bell interior. Straight soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. 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 5/8 in (651 mm)
Bell diameter: 3 11/16 in (93 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00740
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1920-1930 ca.
