C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Distributor
Carl Fischer
Date1920-1930 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place DistributedNew York, New York, United States, North America
Serial No.60640
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by foliate garland: (script) Carl Fischer / NEW YORKMarkingsStamped below thumbrest: 60640 / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8, 1914
DescriptionBrass, likely originally silver-plated. Lacquer, later. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low B on left side; low Bb on right side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 50 in (1270 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-3/4 in (121 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02641
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