How long is your New Wonder, Big Boy?
I have seen some information on the Web that seems to indicate that Conn made a major design improvement to the strait Bb soprano sometime in 1929. I am not clear on what the correct terminology for this revised design is, but apparently the sax is slightly longer and thinner than its predecessor. Some have referred to it as the “Stretch” model.
I recently purchased a Conn Soprano marked S / M226xxx / L (in a shield). I believe that the horn dates from 1929. It has the nail file G# key, and it measures exactly 26 3/8” edge to edge. Can anyone tell me if mine is the traditional New Wonder Series II, or the later “Stretch” design? How does your Conn measure up?
Thanks for your listening,
Terry
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