Conn 10m tenor sax history book

With a larger mouthpiece, reed and ligature as well as with the noticeable bend in the neck and crook near the mouthpiece, the tenor saxophone is easily distinguished from the alto and soprano saxophone. Im a big fan of vintage conn saxophones see signature below. Many people would prefer the 10m over this horn but it should be given a chance. The vintage saxophones are my own two tenors, a 1930s conn 10m naked lady and a 1950s the martin, along with a 1954 selmer mkvi which i borrowed. Here is a great sounding 10m which retains approximately 50% of its remaining lacquer. Cg conn naked lady tenor sax sn 10m patent applied for 777395 played by my son and me in hs. It is impossible to answer that question without quoting years and serial numbers. Sep 04, 2015 jazzbacks backing tracks team up with woodwind exchange to create this video featuring stuart macdonald on a 1949 selmer super balanced action tenor playing this classic jazz standard ballad, misty. You might expect a bronze horn to be heavier, but theres really not much difference in weight between bronze and brass and at 3.

Conn new wonder ii v conn 10m tenor sax, demo duration. We love educating people on how good vintage instruments are, especially for the value. The connosax, in my opinion, is probably the sweetest sounding of all the saxophones. Would any know the value of a conn 10m naked lady tenor. The previous owner performed an overhaul and the pads are in perfectunused condition. Assuming of conn saxophones were tenors in the 30m era, and estimating roughly one 30m for every 100 10ms, made between sn 274xxx and 307xxx, there are probably roughly 1100 30ms that were made. The c melody was part of the series of saxophones pitched in c and f intended by the instruments inventor, adolphe sax, for orchestral use. A very good tech like griff or stephen h would probably be able to replace springs etc in order to get things happening a bit easier. It bought the production facilities owned by charles gerard conn, a major figure in early manufacture of brasswinds and saxophones in. Ive never had a conn and i have a vague memory of there being ranges of years considered good and bad for it. Overall, the amati 73pq tenor saxophone is a great choice for any aspiring performer. This was conns pro model in various incarnations from the 1930s through to the 1960s. Conn has the distinction of having built the first americanmade saxophone. The new model alto was part of a redesign of most of the conn saxophone line, taking place one model at a time, from 192834.

Payment must be received within 7 days of auction close. Main index saxophone page saxophone model number list. You have a 1941 conn standard 10m model, professional tenor sax. Long a trusted name in musical instruments, conn introduced this intermediate or semipro tenor in the 90s.

The story goes that conn devised his original mouthpiece after suffering a split. With a larger mouthpiece, reed and ligature as well as with the noticeable bend in the neck and crook near the mouthpiece, the tenor saxophone is. It is being sold for parts because there is no neck included. The sound on this horn is fat with decent intonation. Lefebre, and added saxophone models to its wonder line, including soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. I am posting this for those of you curious as to what year or model your conn saxophone might be. Conn tenor saxophone woodwind musical instruments auction 1938 conn 10m tenor sax. The connosax also sounds a bit more mellow than the f mezzosoprano and is a better fit for the intended purpose of these horns. It bought the production facilities owned by charles gerard conn, a major figure in early manufacture of brasswinds and saxophones in the usa.

Index of pages the saxophone pages model numbers index. In any case, your conn saxophone should be serviceable and produce a tenor sound. The keys seemed to be in funny places for me, but dexter used to cope ok, didnt he. This was conn s pro model in various incarnations from the 1930s through to the 1960s. Buescher transitional alto sax is original silver plate and has a very unique history.

My only issue is the intonation issues it has when i experiment with mouthpieces. I have to confess that i find the 10m action to be a bit hard going. I have heard that the pre nogales shooting star 16m tenor has the same body as the more favoured 10m. This particular horn dates back to 1959 with a serial number in the 781,xxx range. The conn 10m was even better soundwise and going for around. This sax is bare brass, just a tiny bit of lacquer remaining. One nice thing about bare brass horns is that you can polish them. Selmer sba vs conn 10m how deep is the ocean alvincornista music. To see some examples of fine vintage conn saxophones, check out the conn gallery in bassic sax pix. Jan 27, 2012 i bought recently bought a 1963 conn 16m shooting star made in elkhart indiana usa a couple of weeks ago and its a great horn. Selmer sba vs conn 10m how deep is the ocean youtube. I purchased this horn from my instructor and has awesome key action.

It is a preserver of history with a focus on expert repair. This page contains information relevant to conn saxophones. I wont pretend that well catch them all, but this is an attempt to help you with the most common. Conn 10m naked lady tenor sax completely overhauled with black kangaroo pads. These are best known by their nicknames naked lady and lady face due to the bell engraving of a ladies bust in a pentagon. Click here to shop online for vintage saxophones, mouthpieces and more. A buescher saxophone that followed the aristocrat and was arguably the best pro horn. That means that it was probably made within a week of prezs most famous goldplated horn, which is one of the most important horns in the history of jazz. I found a conn comet mouthpiece for tenor that works very well. Along with the 12m baritone, made from 192969, and 10m tenor, made from 193469, the 6m enjoyed the longest production run of any saxophone, by any maker. The title is really a misnomer, because for the most part i will assume here that you can distinguish an alto saxophone from a tenor saxophone. Conn 6m viii naked lady alto saxophone 291710 rolled tone holes 194041 made.

Musically, the new tenor is unchanged except for a clearer high a, made possible by the shot glass neck octave pip. This is a desirable vintage which has rolled tone holes. Vintage saxophones for sale vintage band instruments. The vintage saxophone youve been looking for is at vintage band instruments. The video below show is being played with a replacement neck. To get the best out of it i would recommend a otto link tonemaster metal 7 with rico 1. You can choose from new, used, or refurbished conn tenor saxophones. By the late 1920s the main conn brand offered a line of saxophones that included eb sopranino, c soprano, straight or curved bb soprano, f mezzosoprano, f connosax, eb alto, cmelody, bb tenor, baritone, and bass. The name 6m transitional is a blanket term applied by saxophone collectors and players to the alto saxophones made by c. The c melody saxophone is a saxophone pitched in the key of c, one whole step above the bflat tenor saxophone. Articles woodwinds conn saxophone recognition guide conn saxophone recognition guide.

I have included an extra column to indicate the years when the instrument was at least in use. The 10m definitely had some changes to its acoustics that conn wasnt up front about. Robustvoiced, very good intonation, easy to play, modern ergonomics. Conn started production of the first americanmade saxophone in 1888, after. When i set out to prepare a reference guide for pricing vintage horns, i did so with the clear understanding that its not a perfect world, and that the preparation of a perfect value guide would be impossible. Theres a conn 10m tenor for sale vaguely near where i live for what looks to me to be a reasonable price, but far enough away that i dont really want to make the trip unless im likely to be really happy with it. It is a research and educational tool for saxophone traits and differences. It has a wonderful warm sound that many of us have come to love. Conn produced the 26m and 30m connqueror alto and tenor saxophones. I bought recently bought a 1963 conn 16m shooting star made in elkhart indiana usa a couple of weeks ago and its a great horn. Good, close to modern ergos as well as mouthpiece friendly. These are the conn model numbers ending with the letter m.

In my opinion, one of the most beautiful saxophones ever made, and an example of american design and craftsmanship at its finest. The vintage saxophones are my own two tenors, a 1930s conn 10m naked. I have based my research on actual selling prices by recognized dealers. Straight soprano redesigned f mezzo soprano introduced connosax introduced. Its poor mans 10m as it uses the same tube geometry. The op, turtlejimmy, asked what were the best conn 10m tenor years in the opinion of conn lovers. Misty jazz backing track played on a 1949 selmer sba tenor sax. In 1888 conn made the first us built saxophone, designed by eduard a. Conn 10m 1938 rolled th the martin, as well as some ergonomic issues, seemed to have a weird scale to it so i discarded it. It also still leaves the basic yamaha holding the crown for the lightest tenor in this class. Late model conn 10ms versus the 10ms of the 1940s and. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. This is an attempt to reconstruct a saxophone model number list from information found on the internet. In 1886 conn opened a second plant at worcester, massachusetts, in the former fiske instrument factory.

For the most extensive and detailed info on conn saxophones on the web, visit the conn section of the saxpics site. The previous owner performed an overhaul and the pads are in. Made in the usa sold for an aspiring local student. Another popular option is the andreas eastman ets640 professional tenor saxophone. At least one conn c melody dating from 1938 has transitional keywork similar to that found on a conn 6m alto or conn 10m tenor plus a lady face engraving. The conn 30m is a saxophone that happened because someone at conn was given free rein to improve the alreadygreat 10m to a ridiculous extent.

The conn 10m is one of the most sought after american saxophone models in all of history. Home woodwinds brasswinds percussion strings mouthpieces. Apr 08, 2020 the tenor saxophone comparisons aka the shootout i have chosen to compare five saxophones, three vintage and two modern. Also, my guardala lt crescent eliminates the intonation. If youre just getting into saxophones, youll come across dozens of little catch phrases and unusual terms. The vintage saxophones are my own two tenors, a 1930s conn 10m naked lady and a 1950s the martin, along with a 1954 selmer mkvi. The tenor saxophone comparisons aka the shootout i have chosen to compare five saxophones, three vintage and two modern. Ive never had a conn and i have a vague memory of there being. With its precise intonation and balanced sound, this comfortable sax comes with many extras such as adjustable palm key heights, and overall is a delight to play. The legendary models of the earlier part of the twentieth century are among the most prized and sought after among collectors and performers alike. A member of the saxophone family, the tenor saxophone is one of the most common types of saxophones. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Conn never called these horns chu berry, but were stuck with the name.

In the uk it is sometimes referred to as a c tenor, and in france as a tenor en ut. This occurred in 1888, and was a horn designed by eduard a. Find great deals on ebay for conn 16m and tenor saxophone. Conn also made their own cheaper brand of saxophones, pan american. I often get sore mitts after a sesh but i put this down now mainly to a lack of practice. Ricks list of serial numbers and s article on this series of horns.

A history of excellence and innovation for over one hundred years, the name conn has meant the very finest in americanmade saxophones. You are looking at a piece of american saxophone history. The 10m is capable of supporting the lowest, fastest, lightest action out there. By the late 1920s the main conn brand offered a line of saxophones that included eb sopranino, c soprano, straight or curved bb soprano, f mezzosoprano, f conn o sax, eb alto, cmelody, bb tenor, baritone, and bass.

Prewar conn 10m the conn mseries saxophone, manufactured by c. Saxophone repairman matt stohrer of is noticeably tired as he hurtles towards a longoverdue vacation like a. I currently own a tenor conn 16m sax and i was curious with the thoughts of other 16m players. Nearly all american, european, and even japanese saxophones made before 1980 are more solid than the average saxophone coming out of china today. I love vintage saxophones that have been lovingly restored to playability, if not to their original patina. The conn 10m, commonly referred to as a naked lady model due to the engraving on the bell, is arguably one of the best performing vintage tenor saxophones ever made. Saxophone comparisons 5 great horns put to the ultimate test.