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Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1937 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: 6M
Serial No: 279450
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. CONN LTD. / ELKHART - IND. / U. S. A.
MarkingsStamped on backside: 6M VIII / PAT. APP’D FOR / A / 279450 / L
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engravings and keys. Gold wash bell interior.Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Microtuner on neck, adjacent to the mouthpiece. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Synthetic pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb left side; low C# and low C on right side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 40-1/2 in (1030 mm)
bell diameter: 4-1/2 in (114 mm)
bell diameter: 4-1/2 in (114 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01754