Conn 10m tenor sax history book

Also, my guardala lt crescent eliminates the intonation. The 10m definitely had some changes to its acoustics that conn wasnt up front about. Long a trusted name in musical instruments, conn introduced this intermediate or semipro tenor in the 90s. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. I have based my research on actual selling prices by recognized dealers. Conn has the distinction of having built the first americanmade saxophone. This occurred in 1888, and was a horn designed by eduard a. The connosax, in my opinion, is probably the sweetest sounding of all the saxophones. 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.

This sax is bare brass, just a tiny bit of lacquer remaining. This page contains information relevant to conn saxophones. 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. It is a research and educational tool for saxophone traits and differences. To see some examples of fine vintage conn saxophones, check out the conn gallery in bassic sax pix. 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. Home woodwinds brasswinds percussion strings mouthpieces. You have a 1941 conn standard 10m model, professional tenor sax. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more.

Click here to shop online for vintage saxophones, mouthpieces and more. I have to confess that i find the 10m action to be a bit hard going. Many people would prefer the 10m over this horn but it should be given a chance. Find great deals on ebay for conn 16m and tenor saxophone. Robustvoiced, very good intonation, easy to play, modern ergonomics. These are the conn model numbers ending with the letter m. Saxophone repairman matt stohrer of is noticeably tired as he hurtles towards a longoverdue vacation like a. Conn also made their own cheaper brand of saxophones, pan american. Conn produced the 26m and 30m connqueror alto and tenor saxophones. Its poor mans 10m as it uses the same tube geometry. It has a wonderful warm sound that many of us have come to love. My only issue is the intonation issues it has when i experiment with mouthpieces. To get the best out of it i would recommend a otto link tonemaster metal 7 with rico 1. Cg conn naked lady tenor sax sn 10m patent applied for 777395 played by my son and me in hs.

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. Main index saxophone page saxophone model number list. Made in the usa sold for an aspiring local student. Misty jazz backing track played on a 1949 selmer sba tenor sax. It bought the production facilities owned by charles gerard conn, a major figure in early manufacture of brasswinds and saxophones in the usa.

You can choose from new, used, or refurbished conn tenor saxophones. In any case, your conn saxophone should be serviceable and produce a tenor sound. Prewar conn 10m the conn mseries saxophone, manufactured by c. 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. I purchased this horn from my instructor and has awesome key action. It is impossible to answer that question without quoting years and serial numbers.

Ive never had a conn and i have a vague memory of there being ranges of years considered good and bad for it. We love educating people on how good vintage instruments are, especially for the value. 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. This is an attempt to reconstruct a saxophone model number list from information found on the internet. Conn 10m naked lady tenor sax completely overhauled with black kangaroo pads. Conn started production of the first americanmade saxophone in 1888, after. The previous owner performed an overhaul and the pads are in.

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. 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. These are best known by their nicknames naked lady and lady face due to the bell engraving of a ladies bust in a pentagon. 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. It bought the production facilities owned by charles gerard conn, a major figure in early manufacture of brasswinds and saxophones in.

A buescher saxophone that followed the aristocrat and was arguably the best pro horn. You are looking at a piece of american saxophone history. Buescher transitional alto sax is original silver plate and has a very unique history. I love vintage saxophones that have been lovingly restored to playability, if not to their original patina. This particular horn dates back to 1959 with a serial number in the 781,xxx range. I found a conn comet mouthpiece for tenor that works very well. The vintage saxophones are my own two tenors, a 1930s conn 10m naked. Lefebre, and added saxophone models to its wonder line, including soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. 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. 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. Conn new wonder ii v conn 10m tenor sax, demo duration.

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. If youre just getting into saxophones, youll come across dozens of little catch phrases and unusual terms. The tenor saxophone comparisons aka the shootout i have chosen to compare five saxophones, three vintage and two modern. Vintage saxophones for sale vintage band instruments. Straight soprano redesigned f mezzo soprano introduced connosax introduced. This is a desirable vintage which has rolled tone holes. Here is a great sounding 10m which retains approximately 50% of its remaining lacquer. I am posting this for those of you curious as to what year or model your conn saxophone might be. I often get sore mitts after a sesh but i put this down now mainly to a lack of practice. The connosax also sounds a bit more mellow than the f mezzosoprano and is a better fit for the intended purpose of these horns. 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. The c melody saxophone is a saxophone pitched in the key of c, one whole step above the bflat tenor saxophone.

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. In the uk it is sometimes referred to as a c tenor, and in france as a tenor en ut. The conn 10m was even better soundwise and going for around. Conn never called these horns chu berry, but were stuck with the name. 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 6m viii naked lady alto saxophone 291710 rolled tone holes 194041 made. Im a big fan of vintage conn saxophones see signature below. The previous owner performed an overhaul and the pads are in perfectunused condition. Apr 08, 2020 the tenor saxophone comparisons aka the shootout i have chosen to compare five saxophones, three vintage and two modern.

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. A history of excellence and innovation for over one hundred years, the name conn has meant the very finest in americanmade saxophones. The video below show is being played with a replacement neck. 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. This was conn s pro model in various incarnations from the 1930s through to the 1960s. The vintage saxophone youve been looking for is at vintage band instruments. Ive never had a conn and i have a vague memory of there being. Good, close to modern ergos as well as mouthpiece friendly. One nice thing about bare brass horns is that you can polish them. Overall, the amati 73pq tenor saxophone is a great choice for any aspiring performer. 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.

In 1886 conn opened a second plant at worcester, massachusetts, in the former fiske instrument factory. 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. Would any know the value of a conn 10m naked lady tenor. The 10m is capable of supporting the lowest, fastest, lightest action out there. I wont pretend that well catch them all, but this is an attempt to help you with the most common.

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. For the most extensive and detailed info on conn saxophones on the web, visit the conn section of the saxpics site. 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. 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. This was conns pro model in various incarnations from the 1930s through to the 1960s. The name 6m transitional is a blanket term applied by saxophone collectors and players to the alto saxophones made by c. In 1888 conn made the first us built saxophone, designed by eduard a. Articles woodwinds conn saxophone recognition guide conn saxophone recognition guide. 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. A member of the saxophone family, the tenor saxophone is one of the most common types of saxophones. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful saxophones ever made, and an example of american design and craftsmanship at its finest. Index of pages the saxophone pages model numbers index. The legendary models of the earlier part of the twentieth century are among the most prized and sought after among collectors and performers alike.

It also still leaves the basic yamaha holding the crown for the lightest tenor in this class. Selmer sba vs conn 10m how deep is the ocean alvincornista music. Selmer sba vs conn 10m how deep is the ocean youtube. I currently own a tenor conn 16m sax and i was curious with the thoughts of other 16m players. The sound on this horn is fat with decent intonation. I have heard that the pre nogales shooting star 16m tenor has the same body as the more favoured 10m. The conn 10m is one of the most sought after american saxophone models in all of history. Late model conn 10ms versus the 10ms of the 1940s and. Ricks list of serial numbers and s article on this series of horns. The story goes that conn devised his original mouthpiece after suffering a split.

Nearly all american, european, and even japanese saxophones made before 1980 are more solid than the average saxophone coming out of china today. 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. It is being sold for parts because there is no neck included. Saxophone comparisons 5 great horns put to the ultimate test. The keys seemed to be in funny places for me, but dexter used to cope ok, didnt he.

Conn tenor saxophone woodwind musical instruments auction 1938 conn 10m tenor sax. I have included an extra column to indicate the years when the instrument was at least in use. It is a preserver of history with a focus on expert repair. 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. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction close. Musically, the new tenor is unchanged except for a clearer high a, made possible by the shot glass neck octave pip.