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Soprano saxophone, C, low pitch

Soprano saxophone, C, low pitch

Maker: Martin Band Instrument Company
Date: 1925 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: Handcraft
Serial No: 61880
SignedEngraved on bell: [in shield, surrounded by foliate design] MARTIN / Handcraft / ELKHART / IND
MarkingsMARTIN / 61880 / LOW PITCH [on back]
DescriptionBrass. Straight soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Alternate Eb mechanism. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Ebonite (faded to brown) little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb on front; low C# on back.


DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 22 1/8 in (562 mm)

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 05020