C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1920 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Serial No.60426
SignedEngraved on bell: Made By / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART / -IND.-MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: PATD. DEC.8.1914 / 1119954 / C / 60426 / L
DescriptionBrass, likely originally silver-plated (finish appears stripped with bell seam visible). Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Microtuner on neck, adjacent to mouthpiece. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Alternate front high F 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: 49 in (1245 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (125 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01793
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