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C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1927 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: New 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 Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01785