C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1922 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 8M
Serial No.92142
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: Made By / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART IND. / U.S.A.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: PATD.DEC.8.1914. / 1119954 / C / 92142 / L
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving and keywork. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Microtuner on neck, adjacent to mouthpiece. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate front F key. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 49 in (1245 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (127 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01783
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