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by kesco
(3 posts)
17 years ago

vintage conn sax

I found a Conn sax with case serial number is 105742L it looks pretty old, made in elkhart in. silver or nickle with mother of pearl, any ideas what it is and or do with it. Thanks, kesco

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  1. by saxismyaxe
    (575 posts)

    17 years ago

    Re: vintage conn sax

    Your horn was made in 1923 and is likely a C.G. Conn LTD New Wonder Series I. The "L" refers to Low (Concert) Pitch, i.e. A=440 which is the standard tuning now used for all instruments. There should be a letter above the serial number which would stand for the the type of sax, such as A"=alto, "C"=C-Melody, "T"=Tenor, "B"=Baritone etc. If the finish is still very shiny, devoid of tarnish, and has a very subtle brass or gold undertone to it, is likely Nickel Plate. Otherwise it might be silver plate

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