C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
H. N. White Company
Date1918 ca.
Place MadeCleveland, Ohio, United States, North America
ModelKing
Serial No.60238
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: KING / MADE BY / THE / H. N. WHITE CO. / CLEV,D / O.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: LOW PITCH / 60238
Stamped on neck: 60238
DescriptionBrass. 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. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Black little finger rollers (with replacements). 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: 47-3/4 in (1215 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (124 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01112
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