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C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker: C. G. Conn
Date: 1906 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, 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)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (124 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01838