Soprano saxophone. Nominal pitch: B♭.
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Alternative TitleSoprano saxophone. |
InstrumentSoprano saxophone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerAdolphe Sax |
Place MadeWestern Europe ; Europe ; Paris ; France |
Date Made1862 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass, one-piece straight body; socket fitting for music card holder. Wooden mouthpiece. L0: Two simple octave keys. L1: B₄; E♭₆; F₆. L2: A₄. L3: G₄. L4: G♯₄; B♮₃; B♭₃. R1: F₄; side B♭₄. R2: E₃. R3: D₃. R4: E♭₃; C₃. Keymount type: rod / pillar. Keyhead type: modern. Serial number: 24426. Overall size: 599 without mouthpiece; 645 with mouthpiece. Bore: at top 8.2; bell 72. Inscription: on bell "No. 24426 / Saaxophone Soprano en Si. ♭. brevete / Adolphe Sax a Paris / Fteur. de la Mson. Milre. de l'Empereur" and (stamped) "1 DE LIGNE / 2 / 1862". Repair History: Ferrule joint in body at c 140mm from top unsoldered; ring link to speaker key broken; various needle springs absent; keywork not movable on group above mid of body; chimney for B₄ (L1) detached. Usable pitch: not able to be determined in present condition. |
NotesR. Parks, 13.11.04. Melanie Piddocke, 13.11.10; Bill Blackwood, 5.1.11. |
Measurements599 without mouthpiece; 645 with mouthpiece. |
ProvenancePurchased, 2004. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4425 |