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by giterdone03
(3 posts)
15 years ago

c.c conn

i have a 1911 c.c conn that i had recieved from my grandfather that i would like to know if it would be worth my money to get fixed. i dont know if the serial number or key that it plays but if it help its silver and small. if anyone could tell me more info on it that would be great

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  2. by basssaxman88
    (68 posts)
    15 years ago

    Re: c.c conn

    first, how long is the instrument? second, the serial number, want to exclude the last 2 digits: i.e. 121xx and you said it's silver plated? www.petethomas.co.uk/saxophone-serial-numbers.html and there's the conn serial number list. Good luck and post :-)

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    1. by giterdone03
      (3 posts)
      15 years ago

      Re: c.c conn

      hey basssaxman im looking at my serial number there is an M in front so i know that it is not a 1911 that was just a guess but in the list there was not any number in that M series her is part of the serial number M1801 could you help me any?

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      1. by basssaxman88
        (68 posts)
        15 years ago

        Re: c.c conn

        As far as I know the M means 'make #' or 'model #' and is right before the serial number. The M on my Conn from that era has an M in front of the serial number as well (for a reference.) and you're saying that the serial number is 180,1xx so it shoud be in the 1926-27 range, or if it's 18,01x ; the 1910-11 range. I hope this helps you in your search. Other than that page for a reference I would also look at old conn saoxphones on ebay for the "M" too.

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        1. by giterdone03
          (3 posts)
          15 years ago

          Re: c.c conn

          BASSAXMAN I FOUND THAT THE INFORMATION WAS GREAT I STARTED LOOKING CLOSER TO THE HORN AND FOUND THAT IT IS AROUND A 1926-27 YEAR I WAS ALSO WONDERING WHAT MODEL IS THIS THE INSIDE OF THE BELL IS GOLD AND THE REST OF THE HORN IS SILVER I THINK THAT IT MIGHT BE A CHU BERRY BUT NOT SURE. THE OTHER QUESTION I HAVE FOR YOU IS HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK IT WOULD PROBABLY RUN ON AVERAGE TO REPAD ALL THE PADS?

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        2. by cuber
          (653 posts)
          15 years ago

          Re: c.c conn

          yea, its a chu berry to repad is about 250 bucks or so, at least in chicago.

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        3. by basssaxman88
          (68 posts)
          15 years ago

          Re: c.c conn

          Yup, sure sounds like a Chu Berry. When did repadding get that expensive? Wow usually when i get older horns I tend to repad them myself (only costs $50+ at musicmedic.com) and my C Melody sounds great.

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        4. by chalazon
          (547 posts)
          15 years ago

          Re: c.c conn

          I charge $265.00 to repad a modern horn in good condition..to repad a vintage horn like this Conn depending on condition, $300.00to $450.00. Ya get what you pay for. Vintage horns are very time consuming.

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