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by phoebe
(5 posts)
17 years ago

ol conn

hi looking at buying a silver

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  2. by saxismyaxe
    (575 posts)
    17 years ago

    Re: ol conn

    Hi Phoebe, The serial number indicates a 1924 year of manufacture. Without seeing the horn, it is impossible to identify it for certain, but is likely a New Wonder Series I model, and a Low pitch. Not quite as desirable as the Series II "Chu Berry", "Transitional", Artist "Ladyface", 26M/30M, but still a nice horn. Without the letter above the serial number (S,A,T, B), sans a photo, I can't tell you if it is an Alto, Tenor etc.

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    1. by phoebe
      (5 posts)
      17 years ago

      Re: ol conn

      hi, thanks for the info the letter above the serial number is "O" and it is an alto for sure

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      1. by phoebe
        (5 posts)
        17 years ago

        Re: ol conn

        it has rolled tone holes and the tuner on the neck

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        1. by saxismyaxe
          (575 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: ol conn

          Phoebe, Are you certain that "O" isn't a "C"? Conn C-Melodies of this period were marked as such, and had straight necks and micro tuners like and alto. If it is indeed a C-Melody, the usefulness and value just took a bit of a nose dive, alas. Post or email a photo/link and I will identify it for you.

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        2. by saxismyaxe
          (575 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: ol conn

          Here is a link to some photos that will illustrate the above info: www.saxpics.com/cpg143/displayimage.php?album=632&pos=1

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        3. by phoebe
          (5 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: ol conn

          i don't have a pic of it at the moment, but will take one today did any alto's have "o" if not, likely it is a c then rats

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        4. by saxismyaxe
          (575 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: ol conn

          I've been playing, collecting and repairing saxophones for many years, and I've never seen or heard of an "O" letter used in the Conn cataloging system. I think it is unfortunately a "C". :(

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        5. by phoebe
          (5 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: ol conn

          yeah, sad but true i'm afraid thanks for your help

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