Straight soprano re-designed F Mezzo Soprano introduced Conn-O-Sax introducedį Mezzo and Conn-O-Sax discontinued….alto gets tenon skirt, underslung neck, G# tab for low B and Bb….high E key now curved…….alto bell keys moved to left side….swivel thumbrest on alto and tenor 1935 263500 tenor bell keys moved to left side…… 26M and 30M Connqueror introduced….VIII series neck for altos introducedĤM curved soprano and 14M bass discontinuedĢ8M “Connstellation” model introduced….rolled tone holes discontinued…. Also be aware that the serial numbers below weren't just for C-Melody saxes, each instrument produced was assigned a sequential unique number, so (for example) in Jan-1924, 60993 could have been a Tenor Sax, 60994 a C-Mel, 60995 a Soprano, etc. I have never had this sax in to be set up, still has original pads, is in pristine condition, lacquer is still 100, the sax was gigged a little, but it looks completely brand new. I was wondering if anyone had any information on son saxes like this.
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Someone i know has a conn saxophone with serial number 22 A. The Conn instruments were considered the standard of excellence of the period, and a total redesign was not needed. Rare Conn Saxophone Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 6 of 6 Posts. There were, of course, improvements in keywork (the cross-hatched G sharp key of 1925, for example), and a redesigned straight soprano in 1928.
Microtuner necks become standard……cross hatch G# key…….enlarged palm keys Bought it at a pawn shop back in 1990ish. Conn saxophones in the late 1920’s were essentially an evolution of the earlier models. Straight soprano re-introduced Vacuum pads…….straight neck replaced curved neck on C Melody These start at or around serial number 7100000. Part of this comes from factory records, albeit altered with a small but critical detail. It is also applicable to most Armstrong saxophones from 1982, and King saxophones beginning in late 1983. ArmyĬarl Greenleaf buys Conn company….front F key…… Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VINTAGE C. Conn saxophones, 1970-2006 The following is a serial number chart for Conn saxophones made in Mexico and the U.S. ALL DATES AND SERIAL NUMBERS ARE APPROXIMATE YearĬonn builds the first saxophone in the USA 1891 200 (?) “Wonder” name trademarked 1893 500 (?) Conn exhibits “Wonder” model saxophones at World’s Columbia ExhibitionĬonn delivers 150 “Wonder” model saxophones to U.S.