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Bass saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Bass saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Bass saxophone, B-flat, low pitch

Bass saxophone, B-flat, low pitch

Date1922 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelTrue Tone 130
Serial No.110366
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by scrolling/foliate design: THE / Buescher / ELKHART / -IND.-
MarkingsStamped on the back below thumbrest: 110366 / LOW PITCH / [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] TRUE-TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED
DescriptionLacquered brass (later). Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. No Bis Bb. Side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Off-set G# in plateau keys with mother-of-pearl touchpiece. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Black little finger keys. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low Bb on right side; low C# and low B on left side.


DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 115 in (2921 mm)
Bell diameter: 10 in (254 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01045
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