C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn
Date1906 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Serial No.11419
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. Conn / ELKHART / - IND. -MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: L / 11419
DescriptionNickel-plated brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate front F key. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. No mother-of-pearl. Black 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: 49 in (1245 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (124 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01838
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