Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Date1924 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelTrue Tone 129
Serial No.173064
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by simple foliate design: THE / Buescher / ELKHART / IND.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: 173064 / [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] / TRUE-TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC.8.1914
DescriptionLacquered brass (later). Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Split Eb key. Off-set G# in plateau keys with mother-of-pearl touchpiece. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. 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: 85 in (2159 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/2 in (190 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00918
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