C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

Date: 1926 ca.

Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America

Model: New Wonder 8M

Serial No: M170689

SignedEngraved on bell: Made By / (script) C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART IND / U.S.A.

MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: PATD.DEC.8.1914 / 1119954 / C / M170689 / L

DescriptionNickel-plated brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Microtuner on neck, adjacent to mouthpiece. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Knurled G# plateau key. Alternate G# trill key. Alternate front F key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Key location on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.

DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 48-1/2 in (1232 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (127 mm)

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.

Terms

Tenor saxophone

Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979

Not on view

Object number: 01843