InstrumentSoprano saxophone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerSavana |
Place MadeWestern Europe; Europe; Paris; France |
Date MadeCirca 1945 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Nickel-plated body and keywork; one-piece straight tube. With fitting for music card-holder. Highest note is written E♭₆. Rollers for B and C♯ L4 keys, and C and E♭ R4 keys. E♭₆ key depresses D₆ touchpiece.
L0: Automatic octave keys.
L1: B₄; bis key (B♭₄); D₆; E♭₆.
L2: A₄.
L3: G₄.
L4: Articulated G♯₄; C♯₃; B₃; B♭₃.
R1: F₄; side B♭₄; C₅.
R2: E₄.
R3: D₄; F♯₄.
R4: E♭₄; C₄.
Keymount type: pillars mounted on plates.
Keyhead type: modern.
Serial number: 1755.
Overall size: 635 without mouthpiece; bell diameter 89.
Bore: at top 8.4.
Inscription: on bell "UNIVERSEL / SAVANA / PARIS / 1755 / BREVETE / 248.840".
Decorative Features: mother-of-pearl buttons.
With own wooden foam-lined case.
Repair History: There is a slight dent on the bell rim.
Usable pitch: Plays c40 cents below A₄ = 440 Hz. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Used in Linlithgow Reed Band 1973-1996. |
NotesN. Parks, 26.10.96; R. Parks, 26.19.96. Melanie Piddocke, 4.12.10. |
Measurements635 without mouthpiece; bell diameter 89. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number0172 |