The Gentile Collection

With just the right pucker, it is actually possible to elicit a sound from the mouthpiece of Paul Gentile's miniature reproduction of the Selmer Mrk VI alto saxophone. This amazing miniature is replicated from the original and crafted of 14 karat gold.

Each of the 332 parts including the bamboo reed (which actually resonates), springs, screws, rods and tubes, were duplicated by hand and capture the authenticity of the action of the original. Each separate component was fitted and drilled for steel springs.

The key pads Gentile used for producing musical notes are all actionable. In 1994, this miniature was officially recognized as the world's smallest functioning saxophone.

The construction time was approximately one year.

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