C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Date1924 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelHandcraft
Serial No.44235
SignedEngraved on bell inside shield, surrounded by foliate design: THE / MARTIN / REG.U.S. PAT OFF. / ELKHART / IND.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: MARTIN / 44235 / LOW PITCH
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engravings and keywork. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Black 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: 50-1/2 in (1282 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (124 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01770
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1924-1940 ca.
