A well worn example of this great horn.  

Condition: Well worn, great player

Age: 1956

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 632XXX and was made in 1956. If you’re after a collectors piece this is not it. It has plenty of evidence of previous damage and a major dent to the bottom bow, along with previous solder repairs. The neck has no signs of previous pull downs but has had the octave key re-soldered at some point. It has however; been recently re-padded and is an amazing player. It plays with the same big dark, open sound that made Conn famous. This would make a great backup horn for someone or a great first step into vintage horns without breaking the bank. 

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.