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by manumit
(3 posts)
13 years ago

Need help identifying this Sax

My apologies ahead of time if I could have found this info elsewhere. I'm new, I did look for a search prior to asking with no avail. Years ago I was given this alto, I practiced for perhaps a year, to never pick it up again. I wanted to sell it, get it to someone who would find use of it. The serial # stamped upon it is N189604. I have the Hard case, strap, A Claude Lakey ? 4*4 mouth piece as well as well as original mouth piece. I'm sure it needs to be repadded. The finish is fair/good. I've taken care of the movements to keep things smooth. No idea what to ask for it, or where to post it...any guildance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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  1. by manumit
    (3 posts)

    13 years ago

    Re: Need help identifying this Sax

    Opps...sorry, forgot to include that it's an Alto from Conn.

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  2. by Gary51
    (17 posts)

    13 years ago

    Re: Need help identifying this Sax

    The serial number points to 1970. If it has stars on the bell, it is a 14M Directors model,known as a shooting stars. These horns were made in Mexico,(it should say on it), and not too sought after.

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    1. by manumit
      (3 posts)

      13 years ago

      Re: Need help identifying this Sax

      Thanks Gary for the reply. It does not have the stars as you say upon the bell. Instead more or less what appears to be a flower with the name in the midst of it. No other markings (such as in relation to it's makers location)...only the serial number stamp.

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      1. by saxismyaxe
        (575 posts)

        13 years ago

        Re: Need help identifying this Sax

        The only other model alto that this could be for the year 1969/70 is the pro 6M, which would have the following engraving patter for this era of Artist series: www.saxpics.com/cpg143/albums/Conn/artist/6m/2_tone/h07869/i-3-B-L.jpg

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