Bass saxophone, B-flat, high pitch / low pitch

Date: 1907 ca.

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

Model: New Invention

Serial No: 12887

SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: MADE BY / C. G. Conn / ELKHART / - IND -

MarkingsStamped on lower back side of body: 12887

DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving and keywork. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Neck extension for playing high or low pitch. Side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Off-set G# in plateau keys. Split Eb key. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low Bb on right side; low C# and low B on left side.

DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 114 in (2896 mm) / 117-1/2 in (2985 mm)
Bell diameter: 9-15/16 in (254 mm)

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

Terms

Bass saxophone

Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979

Not on view

Object number: 04105