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Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Maker: Buescher Band Instrument Company
Distributor: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
Date: 1913-1918 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place Distributed:Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Place Distributed:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America
Model: American
Serial No: 30641
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: THE / WURLITZER / AMERICAN / - MADE BY - / Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. / - CHICAGO - / CINCINNATI
Stamped on top: PiTT / American

MarkingsStamped on lower back side: LOW PITCH / 30641
DescriptionLacquered brass (later). Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B on left; low Bb on right.


DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 87 in (2210 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/2 in (190 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00936