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C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1922 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: New 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 Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01783