Helmke 1593 Tenor Saxophone

The Helmke model 1593 tenor saxophone is a specific model of the tenor saxophone, an instrument with a curved body and neck tuned to the key of B-flat. While specific details for a "Helmke" brand are not widely available, the model number and serial number are typically engraved on the bottom of the instrument's straight body section, which can be used to find more information on its manufacturing date and authenticity. As a tenor saxophone, it is larger than an alto saxophone and pitched lower.