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Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Maker: Buescher Band Instrument Company
Date: 1928-1929 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: True Tone 126
Serial No: 236975
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by foliate design: THE / BUESCHER / ELKHART / -IND.- / •U•S•A•
MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: 236975 / [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] TRUE-TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8, 1914
DescriptionGold-lacquered brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Front F, G# trill and forked Eb keys. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Black little finger rollers. Key location on bell (from player's perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 42-1/2 in (1079 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-5/8 in (117 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01449