C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1924 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 8M
Serial No.132364
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by ornate foliate design: Made By / (script) C. G. Conn / ELKHART / IND.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: PATD.DEC.8.1914 / 1119954 / C / 132364 / L
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engravings 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 B on left side; low Bb on right side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 48 in (1220 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (127 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01773
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