Adolphe Sax Soprano Saxophone (Bb) Original Model 2 (1863)
Type
Soprano Saxophone (Bb)
Brand / Maker
Adolphe Sax
Model
Original Model 2
Year
1863
YearTuning (A / Hz)
435 (Diapason Normale)
Material & Finished :
-Body : Brass
-Bell : Brass
-Keys : Brass
-Neck : Brass
-Buttons / Rollers : N / N
SN# :
//27566//
Place (Head Quarters / Factory) :
Paris, FR
Year Introduced - Year Ended :
1840 / Patent 1846 / Model 2 (1861 – 1881)
Value (Year / Price) :
Original : 1870 = ₣180 (€27.44)
Current (Used) : 2007 = €6,000
Feature(s)
– Rareness : Original Model 2 Soprano / Earlier model with register key ring
– Logo/Name : Stamped / Engraved
– Tone Hole Type : Soldered
– Left Pinky Spatula-keys Type : IN / CW
– Bell-keys Type : (Low B) L
– Natural Range : B-Eb
– Engraving : Non
– Pads / Resonators : White leather, soft / Non
– Keyguard : N
– Non-modern-standard Key Mechanism : Different: two octave keys, G# on the back. No: Bb-bis, side F#, side C, low Bb, high E-F-F#, high F trigger.
– Type in Collection : Historic / Playable
Remarks
Original saxophone made by the inventor himself! It was made at the famous 50 rue Saint Georges in Paris. It is tuned at 435Hz. It probably was not in use very much in its 140+ years of existence. The engravings is very clear and has not been lacquered.
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