This tenor saxophone, made by Selmer in Paris in 1965, was owned and used by John Coltrane.
Selmer Tenor Saxophone, used by John Coltrane
- Description (Brief)
- Made by Selmer. Paris, France. 1965.
- Mark VI model, Serial #125571. Accessioned with case and accessories. Previously owned and used by John Coltrane.
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- user
- Coltrane, John
- maker
- Selmer, Henri
- date made
- 1965
- Credit Line
- Gift of Jowcol Music LLC
- Physical Description
- organic material (overall material)
- felt (overall material)
- leather (overall material)
- cork (overall material)
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 34 in x 6 in x 6 in; 86.36 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm
- saxophone: 29 3/4 in x 10 3/4 in x 6 in; 75.565 cm x 27.305 cm x 15.24 cm
- neck: 8 1/4 in x 3 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 20.955 cm x 9.2075 cm x 4.1275 cm
- mouthpiece: 4 1/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 10.4775 cm x 2.8575 cm
- Object Name
- saxophone
Tenor Saxophone played by John Coltrane
