A nice early example of this iconic tenor 

Condition: In beautiful used condition.

Age: 1936

C.G. Conn Ltd made some of the finest saxophones in the world prior to the USA joining WW2 in 1941. The most famous of these were the M series, 6m alto, 10m tenor, and 12m baritone. These saxes were played by some of the all time greats including Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, and Gerry Mulligan to name just a few.  

In terms of ergonomics they feel very different to modern horns. They feel small, fast, and compact under the fingers and do take a bit of getting used to. However; they sound amazing. They are, in my opinion, some of the finest sounding horns ever made. If you can get around the key-work you will be richly rewarded.

This one has the serial number 272XXX and was made in 1936. It is finished in an older re-lacquer and is a nice looking horn. The engraving is still clearly visible. The neck is in good condition with no sign of previous repairs or pull down and the horn is much the same. The odd small ding here and there but no signs of major repairs or any nasty solder work. It is playing well on an older set of pads but in the long run would benefit from a re-pad to get the best out of it. The price reflects this. This is, in my opinion, a good opportunity to pick up a classic vintage American tenor at a reasonable price. 

As with all of our instruments, trials are both recommended and encouraged. Please book an appointment or get in touch if you would like any more information. This horn is a sale on commission instrument for a customer.