C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Date1923 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelTrue Tone 128
Serial No.131192
SignedEngraved on bell: THE / Buescher / ELKHART / INDMarkingsStamped below thumbrest: 131192 / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8, 1914 / [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] TRUE-TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engravings. 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 (missing one). Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low B on left side; low Bb on right side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 49-1/2 in (1257 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-3/4 in (121 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01775
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1924-1940 ca.
