• Key of C
• Range to High F# 
• Adjustable thumb rest made of metal
• High end Leather Pads with metal resonators
• Gold lacquer finish
• With Focustyle® mouthpiece, strap and lightweight case with backpack system

The C melody saxophone,emerged during the early 20th-century saxophone boom as a non-transposing instrument pitched in C, designed for musicians to play alongside piano or vocal music without transposing. Its warm, lyrical tone made it popular in the 1920s for vaudeville, early jazz, and parlor settings, with players like Frankie Trumbauer showcasing its smooth sound in dance bands.

However, by the 1930s, its popularity declined as Bb and Eb saxophones (tenor and alto) became preferred for their brighter, more versatile tones in jazz and orchestral ensembles, leading to discontinued production by the 1940s.

Today, purchasing a C melody saxophone is necessary for collectors, vintage music enthusiasts, or performers specializing in historical jazz or saxophone ensembles, as its unique concert-pitch tuning and mellow timbre offer an authentic sound for period-specific repertoire or niche creative projects.