Conn Trumpet Notes - Vol. refers to Conn's change from the New Wonder series of horns This is a Conn 6M Transitional alto saxophone in original silver plate with original case and mouthpiece in excellent physical condition with serial number 252xxx dating it to mid 1932. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Search. its ear! Baritone $1800. To me, I think that since the term transitional is unofficial, it is easier and make more sense to apply it as it is defined- therefore to all saxophones from the end of the New Wonder Series II line that have any of the new features that eventually end up on the 6M. After the mid 1950s, the Zephyr became an intermediate model, so deduct 30%. If you have an undamaged and completely original Conn neck with or without the stamp and also know how to use calipers correctly and feel like helping out, please send me the following measurements in thousands of an inch: A: the inside diameter of the neck cork end The Conn Transitional saxophones derived their model name from the transition from the "New Wonder" models to the 4/6/10/12/14M Artist ("Naked Lady") series. The totally new design carried over some of the great Toward the high end of the serial number range you begin to see some examples that look like 400 bells on Aristocrat bodies. Serial Numbers. BALANCED ACTION 21751 35800 Updated text on 1911 Large bore Bb and C. Updated Cornet model number . MODELE 26 4451 11950 was added and most keys were repositioned to give the most Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. 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. I thought this was standard on the gold plated There is strong demand for these fine instruments. This series I No. There seems to be more demand for the five digit horns, and some snobs reject the higher numbered examples. Around 430XXX, the Super 20 was cheapened considerably: the neck changed to a conventional style; the bell key engraving eventually went away; the mother of pearl inlay was long since gone. Some had sterling silver necks (add 20%), very few were silver plated (add 20%), Ive seen a gold one, although I was not totally convinced it was original. Tenor 30M $ 4000 The best vintage tenor, IMHO Pictures/sounds/etc. 1 ("Silver & Gold"): Body heavily silver plated, Goodson's Conn Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. I am well aware that some will question my figures and criticize my findings. Alto $ 2000 The prices range from around $1000 for one in not-so-great shape needing an overhaul to around $2700 for a freshly overhauled excellent condition example- with the rare gold plate or an extremely pristine STDD or VIII stamped version sometimes going for a bit more than that. That includes cornets, trumpets, horns, trombones, euphoniums and basses. These later examples play very well, but you should deduct 50%.. All of this series is mostly found in lacquer, so add 25% for silver, and 35% for the very rare gold examples. Conn burned all its archives in 1970. 400 SERIES 291XXX 381XXX design) were probably discontinued by this time. Some models certainly command the highest prices. Selmer has the only legitimate claim to be the direct successor of Adolphe Sax. Finally, and the baritone and bass models were soon offered keyed to Theres nothing on this Earth quite like one of these at full song! All Rights Reserved. left hand pinky table completely redesigned, low B and Bb both one-piece keys Serial numbers can be used to identify supposedly better instruments. This is most evident in the change from 1989 3900000. "My Conn Bari Sax has a n at the beginning of the serial number so this [the earlier post that N = clarinet] must be wrong." -the 26M Connqueror series beginning in 1935 (also offered with an optional overslung neck ofyet anotherdesign) Most of the Zephyr series was in lacquer, add 15% for silver. If it has been stolen recently, the legal owner may have registered it with an online database of stolensaxophones. This appears onevery Conn alto I have ever seenmade between about #253xxx and #275xxx (1932-1936). 2 ("Silver, Gold Bell"): Body heavily silver plated, in the elimination of the "buzzy A"; the octave Saxophone.org. This is a very late Conn transitional tenor saxophone that still has offset bell keys. The others were still basically True Tones. Other features that changed (incomplete list): new double socket neck design Please consider. The evolution in keywork design. Sopranino $ 2000 There are many variations, but later examples tend to have rolled tone holes, adjusting screws for the stack keys, beautiful engraving, and a sound thats hard to beat. $2400 add 15% for silver neck with a gold body and silver keywork (finish 1), but I have Youll see these with different keywork styles, and almost always with elaborate engraving. If they wereprototypes of some sort- why would the prototype alto be stamped A if they didnt do that until later and it was probably only for bookkeeping purposes? Plate (2) Baritone $2500. Usually seen in silver. YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video. Nothing else is quite like it. XI No. Plate (2) Alto Zephyr Spcl. Ive used a The Martin baritone for years. Deduct for needed repairs and/or restoration to original condition. It's there. Conn never called these horns Chu Berry, but were stuck with the name. Add 20% for these. Ser#271k, Original finish at 90%--color is great! I No. JavaScript is disabled. If not, it could be this (rare, so unlikely) model: 8B Symphony Grand (Gustat). MARTIN HORNS THROUGH 1933 C instruments and the 16V body and nickle keys " not realizing the variety of Alto $ 800 But thealto model itself the model we today call 6M first appeared in 1931 and continued in production in various forms until Conn dropped its pro line saxes in 1969. Stripe sets this cookie cookie to process payments. my donation or the profits from the banner ads & calendar going toward? front F redesigned > Silver & Gold (1) RADIO IMPROVED 18701 21750 The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Jun 11, 2021. This series is characterized by: 1. If you have one or have pictures of one, please contact I think this finish choice is possible, The changes that were made at this point were the redesigned palm keys, the raised and sculpted side E, redesigned octave pips, and possibly a slight alteration to the neck tube inner dimensions. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. M SERIES 260XXX 834XXX direct mechanical action. Soprano $2000 Alto $ 2400 Finally after #278k (1937), all altos and necks are simply markedVIIIif they are marked at all. > Burnished Gold Plate (00), 10M The British connection may explain also the less than revealing lady. This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. Gold plate costs about 15% more. Additionally, Toward the high end of the serial number range you begin to see some examples that look like 400 bells on Aristocrat bodies. Horns made for the European market are often unengraved, and lacquered examples may have silver plated keywork. But on the other hand the first one (a tenor)I worked on came from the family of a Conn factory worker, who were under the impression it was a prototype with the X standing for experimental, which was not intended for sale and is why the worker took it home so many years ago. It seems to have been Silver examples bring about a 20% premium; gold plate about 30% more. The baritones are particularly rich sounding. XI No. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Deduct 10% for lacquer, add 30% for gold. Website copyright 1997-2006 by Pete Hales. Tenor $1200 A serial number can of course be used to identify a stolen instrument. To be clear, I will use the term New Wonder II style transitional to denote saxophones that share more in common with the New Wonder II, and 6M transitional to denote saxophones that share more in common with the 6M. The beautiful ARISTOCRAT 290XXX 325XXX BIG B > Im one of those fanatics. Add 20% for silver. Add 15% for silver, 25% for gold plate. The information for this chart was compiled from a number At this point, I dont believe these horns to be prototypes (I have now worked on a genuine Conn 10M prototype), but the other explanations dont cleanly add up. 1990. Alto $ 900 Conn Trumpet Notes Catalogue - Vol. And of course, if you know something I dont, share it! Along with the 12M baritone, made from 1929-69, and 10M tenor, made from 1934-69, the 6M enjoyed the longest production run of any saxophone, by any maker. Before the current model lineup evolved, Keilworth imported some nice horns stamped The New King with rolled tone holes and plastic key guards (must be intact) that have a small following. Conn-O-Sax; Transitional; M Series Naked Lady; Connquerer Model (26M & 30M) Connstellation Model (28M) GRAFTON. With Conn the situation is potentially much more complicated and involves a much greater production range roughly #250k-278k (1932-37). The cookie is set by MailChimp to record which page the user first visited. Tenor Zephyr Spcl $ 3000 add 15% for silver neck Alto 26M $ 2800 name indicated "Low Pitch" and "High Pitch", respectively. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items . For altos, the serial number range of the transitional horns is roughly 234,000 to 270,000- give or take a few- which means from roughly 1930 to 1935. Year Range; Serial Range; True Tone - Buescher Manufacturing Co. 1894 - 1904: 1 - 2499: True Tone - Buescher Band Instrument Co. 1904 - 1905: 2500 . > Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Tenor $ 2400 Usually seen in silver. . Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. 3, 1884 C.G. The sp_t cookie is set by Spotify to implement audio content from Spotify on the website and also registers information on user interaction related to the audio content. From 1987 on, the two-digit prefix number plus 50 will give you the year of manufacture. The modelnumber6M appeared only in catalogs and literature from about 1922 (when Conn started numbering its models) until about #276xxx (1936), when it started to appear on alto bodies. Much better horns than the 22s and 26s. Usually seen in silver, deduct 20% for lacquer, add 20% for gold non-artist examples. The Zephyr baritone remained essentially unchanged throughout the production run and sound great. Alto $ 2000 The 234,xxx saxophone with the sculpted side E key would have been produced in late 1929, and this first modification to the New Wonder II would have been a direct result of the founding a little over a year earlier of Conns famed Experimental Laboratory led by saxophone design genius Allen Loomis. STARTED at approximately s/n: - 220xxx for baritone Granlund Woodwind -- Saxophones for sale -- Clarinets for sale -- Mouthpieces for sale -- Clarinets for rent. [E]ngraving background, This portion contains conjecture by me, and me alone. Revision 1. > Silver & Gold (1) All 26Ms were stamped 26M to distinguish them from the standard model 6M. that is essentially a 6M (etc.) These horns are bargains. -the nickname New York Neck, of unknown origin, usually used for the non-tuner overslung, but sometimes confused with theMETROneck Yes, it was around serial number 263,000 that Conn changed the tenor saxes from two-sided to one-sided bell keys, and this is usually described as the end of the Transitional period and the beginning of the 10M or Artist series. Alto $ 3400 NEW WONDER CHU BERRY 150XXX 240XXX Although the dates in these charts are reasonably accurate, there may be some discrepancies for various reasons. Grafton Acrylic Alto Saxophone; HOLTON. Eb Baritone new "longer" design and the bari and bass didn't split bell keys to bell keys on one side of the horn (LH side The first tenor was marked 201,xxxX , the second 207,xxxX, and the alto was marked 206,xxxAX. Silver plate commands a 20% premium; gold a 30% premium. Inside of You can see these in use in the above-mentioned It is rumoured that there is a scam, by which somebody who acquires your serial number can then claim the instrument is theirs. The difference between a well-overhauled 6M and a 6M with a mediocre job is huge, and to really get your moneys worth and see what makes these horns special they need to be in tip-top shape. a list of model numbers for Conn saxophones from the 20th century I found this list while shopping for information and thought it nice to have on hand. > "Transitional" refers to Conn's change from the New Wonder series of horns to the 4/6/10/12/14M Artist ("Naked Lady") series of horns. Some of these are beautifully engraved (add 10%). The early ones are mostly seen in silver, add 15% for gold plate. or for information regarding use/reproduction Baritone Zephyr $ 2900 it seems that when some people brought in their old Conns Bare Brass (4) I've seen a couple of horns refurbished By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. > Burnished Gold Plate (00), 8M > Burnished SUPERBA I This is a beautiful original lacquer Conn 10M Tenor from the earliest period of the 10M (10M starts at 263k or so). Baritone $3400. Gold Plate (00). It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Soprano $1500 Soprano $ 2200 My current opinion is that there were either a couple the only horn that had any DESIGN CHANGES was the Eb alto. Plate (2) It is sometimes (possible erroneously) supposed that five digit MKVIs are the best. C Melody Tenor new mechanism which was far superior to anything seen before. are used by permission. post by keltonshields. 0 bids. Engraving is uncommon above 275000. (Note: The name 6M comes from Conns model number for altos at the time, and the 6M model number is seen in catalogs only until 1936, when Conn started stamping 6M on the body of the saxophone above the serial number.). The production of old and new models can overlap, or in some cases features of a new model appear on the later batch of the previous model. damage; the low C sharp, B, and B flat keys now opened the > Satin Interesting to see, anyways. C soprano $1000 MUST have original mouthpiece!! The last major feature to change over was the pinky table, which is a New Wonder II style (albeit with a smooth rather than crosshatched G#) until about 249,xxx. introduced until the 6M "Naked Lady" models, New Wonder Transitional; Artist ("Naked Lady") Connqueror 26M & 30M; Connstellation 28M; Director 14M & 16M; DJH Modified; Couesnon. VII No. A famous example would be the early 30s Conn instruments. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. me! Tenor Super 20 $ 3400 see above commentary for adjustments Tenor $1400 I have personally worked on two tenors and an alto built by Conn that were stamped with an X after the serial number. Although the word transitional is a word that has been applied after the fact by saxophone enthusiasts, it may be more appropriate to refer to these saxophones as the New Model, because, The Very First Transitionals- The New Model. In 1936-37 (#276xxx-277xxx) appeared a run of about 1,000 horns stamped either 6M METRO or 6M NATL. Plate (2) Bass $ 7000, COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE II THROUGH 1945 LADY FACE/Naked Lady pentagram engraved on the bell. Berry played a tenor saxophone almost identical to this one. This list is not correct for Conn saxophones (see Conn Woodwind Serial Numbers) or Conn bugles (see Pan American Brass Serial Numbers). The horns stamped METROhad the STDD M neck, and horns stamped NATL had the STDD N neck. These horns can be a real bargain when you find a good one! example). This is probably what happened to cause Conn to stamp the neck tenons of the very first batch of transitional horns with NM- most likely for New Model- on the neck tenon. Basically the same horn as the 22. Alto 28M $ 4000 plastic keyguard must be intact all pitches were completely transitioned to the "Naked Relacquers are generally worth 25% less than 100% originals. .Ive seen a couple of Committee models with sterling silver necks. Starting at #268xxx (1935) was the deluxe 26M Connqueror(additional info here), with the permadjust key foot system, redesigned LH pinkies, and solid silver touches. C soprano $1000 Ive seen some 400 baris, but none with top hat and cane engraving or other distinctive features of this series. Alto $ 2000 This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. > Burnished The evolution Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Conn Transitional Tenor Saxophone serial number 243778 at the best online prices at eBay! Gold Plate (0) As far as I know,noVIII METROhorns have been found! Tenor $1400 . Tenor $ 2800 In addition, there are some interesting neck variations that show up during the transitional period that last through the first few years of regular 6M production. The later examples have better intonation in the upper end than the earlier examples. Inside of bell engraving background, keys, posts and ferrules Please also note that "burnished" means "mirror-like" > Satin Gold Plate (0) Ask the seller privately for the number and do a search for that instrument. Repairing and overhauling these 6M variants is relatively straightforward, but I would recommend bringing them to a vintage saxophone specialist- ideally someone familiar with Conns- for best results. C melody $ 800 View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. There Tenor $1200 NEW ARISTOCRAT 255XXX 270XXX I saw this this means that Conn's baritone and bass had more advanced The main thing you learn from serial numbers is the age of the instrument of course. > Nickel Plate (6) 1932 CONN TRANSITIONAL TENOR Serial#253,xxxSOLD,SOLD,SOLD Photo $ 3000 1941 CONN 10M TENOR Serial . Alto 6M $ 2000 horns stamped viii seem to play best Eb Alto 1927 dollar = 10.05 2006 dollars. However, Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. have been contacted by someone who said that he had a horn Up until 75XXX, no rolled tone holes. > The neck gained a tenon skirt to assist in sealing and aid Beautiful Conn gold plated Art Deco Transitional model alto. Straight soprano $ 2000 If the horns were indeed floor models, why have I never seen others outside of that serial range, and why were they ALSO mis-stamped? by Conn themselves relacquered this way! Ive never seen them in anything but lacquer. lengthening of the altissimo keys and the addition of an adjustable 24M Conn-O-Sax (F Alto) Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Around number 272XXX, the Super 20 was introduced. 18M Bb Soprano, Straight inlaid finger tips, pearl rollers. Sometimes a company may hold back a batch of instruments and then release them a couple of years later. Plate (2) And why was the alto so far ahead of its time (assuming the serial rings true)s, while the tenors were only different in a few areas? The Constellation 28M alto has three octave vents and the best feeling mechanism around, along with a high tech (for the era) plastic key guard. The tone is nice and warm and fat with a solid core- and could be used for anything from big band to small group jazz and even classical with the right mouthpiece. engraving choices you could get or Conn engravers just got All Rights Reserved. This cookie can only be read from the domain they are set on and will not track any data while browsing through other sites. So, lots of questions and not many answers. I have based my valuations upon the following assumptions: (1) the instrument is in perfect playing condition and needs nothing in terms of repair (2) the finish is original and completely intact (3) the original case is intact (4) the instrument has not been altered or modified from its original condition, having the correct style pads, springs, no neck pickups etc. "art deco" engraving on the bell, but this is not We have this very nice Conn Transitional alto saxophone for sale. This small company made around 25000 horns between 1937 and 1982 and have a fanatical following. There seem to be very few people (outside of a few collectors) buying these horns. 00 - Artist's Special ("Burnished Gold"(7)): They have an A after the serial number. Once this initial batch with the NM stamp is done, the stamp disappears- probably because there was no reason to differentiate anymore as all horns were now the New Model. I [About Other cup mouthpiece serial numbers are not available at this time. > Satin Gold Plate (0) Physical appearance is similar to the True Tone, but the neck is different, the keyguards are more deluxe. Plate (2) Lady" one-side-bell-key M series by ABOUT 263xxx. It just got a complete overhaul by Matt Stohrer, and it's the best playing 10M I've sold in years. 15 August 2012 Corrected some HTML errors and moved all instruments in the trumpet section to the gray color scheme. TRANSITIONAL 240XXX 260XXX fork Eb trill disappears And lastly, here is a tenor example of a horn with the NM stamp. full Transitional glory: M series keywork and art deco engraving. Conn transitionals are some of my favorite horns of all time. . Baritone $ 2200 The 10M production stayed in Elkhart until the end. 8 This Most of the examples you will find will be in a satin silver finish. Alto $1200 YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. found a website that lists conn serial numbers up to 1968. if i read it right it says that numbers starting with the letter "m" were seconds. Eb Alto in keywork design. original -- it may have been done by Conn themselves, This Conn alto saxophone is a forerunner of the Conn 6M. that had most of the features of a "Naked Lady" finish choice is mentioned on the Conn I am inclined to believe it is just a mis-stamp of the serial, out of all of the possibilities. Tenor $5500 page. I will be adding more soon, as well as checking for accuracy and updating these with more historical and instrument information. BUESCHER Serial Numbers. About Conn-Selmer Conn-Selmer Careers Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Latest News Accessibility Statement Contact Conn Selmer. CONN. WONDER through 150XXX Up until 75XXX, no rolled tone holes. Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture. Baritone 12M $ 3600. Models it is almost universally thought that lacquer was not Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 10 Rue Neuve-Saint-Georges Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 50 Rue Saint-Georges Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 26 Rue de Rocroy Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 39 Rue de Dunkerque paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 56 Rue Laffitte Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 6 Rue Lallier Paris, Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS, Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND, Slant Signature Special - Stainless Steel, 1875 C.G. But here goes: Some altos made as early as 1932 have stampings on the necks in front of the microtuner sleeve eitherSTDD MorSTDD N. Thenin the #276k-277k range only(1936-37), altos appear that are stampedMETROorNATLunder the thumbhook, after the model number. ( deduct 20%) ; the alto lost its microtuner in the 50s; the tenor got an underslung octave mechanism in the 50s; and they all gained nickel keywork. The baritones are extremely rare and fabulous! -the letterAat the end of most alto serial numbers in this period (andonlythis period) 3, 1884 C.G. Year Range; Serial Range; Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS; 1888 - 1893: 0 - 149: 1893 - 1894: 150 - 199: 1894 - 1895: 200 . This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management. : Highly polished brass throughout, pearl inlaid finger tips Better feel and intonation than the Balanced.. Baritone $3300, SUPERBA II Deduct 25% for horns after this number. The VIII stamp appears until about 1945 (#315xxx). > Silver Inside of bell, engraving background HOME > SAXOPHONE > Saxophone Info > Serial Numbers. Pristine examples bring top dollar. 20 July 2012 Cornet section: Replaced picture on 20A Flugelhorn (1926). The bell keys switch from a split bell key design to left-hand design at about 245,xxx. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Straight Alto $10,000 G sharp pad; and the high E key gained a curve. Baritone Magna $ 3600. Add 20% for gold plating. Lady" engraving (might have only been high pitch models. Its been done with the Buescher New Aristocrats to some degree, but only because theyre such prized classical instruments and the variations are fewer neck stamps01, **, 3in a very limited serial range of #263k-268k (1931-34). A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Ive never seen a gold example. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". But what does the A suffixmean? 12M Eb Baritone (low Bb; low A not available until 1955-ish) index) with a model number that doesn't appear on this list or is produced Serial Number: 271,xxx; For the Gerry Mulligan lovers! After 1937 all 26Ms were marked VIII until the end of production in 1942. 3811713 - 3821881. Over the next few years, features would be introduced to Conns saxophone line that resulted by about 1934 in a saxophone that was light years ahead in craftsmanship, mechanical design, and intonation compared to the New Wonder Series II. And basses 1200 YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the you... Equity, Inclusion, and me alone Satin silver finish ( 00 ), 10M British. To record the user consent for the cookies in the category `` Functional '' a very late Conn Transitional saxophone! Can of course, if you know something i dont, share it to present add! 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