UEDIN · 0172
Soprano saxophone. Nominal pitch: B♭.
Description
Technical 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.
Measurements
635 without mouthpiece; bell diameter 89.