C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1927 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 8M
Serial No.M193596
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by ornate foliate design: Made By / (script) C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART IND. / U.S.A.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: PATD.DEC.8.1914 / 1119954 / C / M193596 / L
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engravings and keywork. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Microtuner on neck, adjacent to mouthpiece. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Knurled G# plateau key. Alternate front F key. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl 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: 48 in (1220 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (122 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01785
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