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mark VI

is a mark VI sn 94xxx considered an old mark VI?

15 years ago
by sslavoix (32 posts)

Identifying Conn USA Alto Sax

I have a Conn USA Alto Sax and the only number on it that I can find is E71097. I have researched on the net and can not find…

15 years ago
by Lynne (1 post)

Hawkes and Son Saxaphone

a friend received as a birthday gift a Hawkes and Son saxaphone. He has asked me to see if I could find out a little more inf…

15 years ago
by Madge (1 post)

Good Vintage Horns on the Cheap side?

I've been playing for a while now and im looking to buy a vintage sax. I just want a sax that plays really well, but i hear v…

15 years ago
by blackfrancis (396 posts)

help ..............

I need eny informacion about alto sax emile simon- beare & son- london eng- toronto- made in france. HELP.............

15 years ago
by milosr (3 posts)

help ..............

I need eny informacion about alto sax emile simon- beare & son- london eng- toronto- made in france. HELP.............

15 years ago
by milosr (3 posts)

Old Couesnon Paris Saxophone

Hey guys! I'm new to these forums. I am a player in the Texas A&M University band and I happened across an old beat-up Couesn…

15 years ago
by milosr (3 posts)

1953 Conn Alto 6M 356x

I play one of these and was wondering about general opinions and info on this instrument. Thanks.

15 years ago
by asterix (9 posts)

Two AMAZING Vintage Tenors! Which would you rather have??

Hey Guys, I know a lot of players and collectors compare the Buescher Top Hat and Cane model against Conn's 30M. Here are t…

15 years ago
by HornDoctor (2 posts)

Best way to sell vintage horn?

I have a vintage horn I'd like to sell because I don't play it and it really should be played. I made a photo gallery on the…

15 years ago
by HornDoctor (2 posts)

Value of Conn Alto Sax

I have a Conn Alto Sax from 1930; Serial# 242907. Condition is ok, lacquer is original and it does play. I also have the orig…

15 years ago
by barbarandy (1 post)

Vintage CONN question

I have a CONN sax with stars and a bow with CON USA in between and a serial #9240. What do I have? Thank you, Mike P

15 years ago
by saxderm (3 posts)

1930 Martin Alto Saxophone?

I've been playing for about 9 years now, but i have no idea what saxes are good and bad. I've played a martin throughout high…

15 years ago
by cuber (653 posts)

Vintage Conn ID

My neighbor came upon a vintage Conn Alto Sax and I need some help in identifying it. It is identical to the horn in this lin…

15 years ago
by saxjunkie89 (393 posts)

Serial Number Help and Repair Question

I just recieved a horn I purcahsed on eBay. The s/n appears to be N173055 and the engraving is a tulip type flower. Any ideas…

15 years ago
by 1puma (1 post)

Vintage mouthpiece AL Alandros (?) Paris

I got a metal mouthpiece named 'AL Alandros(?) Paris. Can anyone tell me more?. It looks like bronze siverplated.

15 years ago
by keessen1939 (1 post)

1962 Conn Alto Sax

I received a Conn Alto Sax from a family member that has no model, just a serial number 873858.(The bell has engraving on it…

15 years ago
by sixstringkeith (1 post)

Oliver Ditson Low Pitch Alto

I own an Oliver Ditson low pitch alto. I bought back in 1972 and was told it was a silver Martin although nothing on it says…

15 years ago
by dirtysax (1 post)

Need help identifying Buescher tenor saxophone

Cleaning out some old storage, I found what I believe is a Buescher tenor saxophone. It is engraved with" The Buescher, Elkha…

15 years ago
by jimsmith (2 posts)

NEED NECK KING ZEPHYR

LOOKING FOR A NECK FOR A1937 KING ZEPHYR HORN OR ONE THAT CAN FIT ANY IDEA WHERE I CAN TURN

15 years ago
by SAXAPPEAL812 (1 post)

Information on old Conn Tenor Sax

I have an old Conn Tenor sax that I would like some help on. I am trying to find out the age, where it was made and how much…

15 years ago
by saxismyaxe (575 posts)

King SML Soprano - advice

There is a local King SML Soprano for sale. I haven't seen it, but the person selling it says the laquer has been stripped. W…

15 years ago
by wxm3 (2 posts)

Sherwood master for someone returning to the Sax world

Alright, I haven't played for years and my sax I had in highschool (a yamaha something) disappeared in a move 4 years ago. No…

15 years ago
by thudon (1 post)

Just bought a horn. want an opinion

Hi, I just bought a 1938 conn 'naked lady' 6m alto from a music store off ebay. i have always read that the 6m's were great v…

15 years ago
by jazzgoddess17 (3 posts)

Leading M on serial number Conn alto

I have my dad's Conn alto sax serial #M201xxx, which by number would seem to indicate the year 1927. I see no mention of the…

15 years ago
by pat61 (1 post)
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