Bass saxophone, B-flat, high pitch / low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn
Date1907 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew 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.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number04105
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1924-1940 ca.
