Conn 1941 ’10M’ Bb Tenor, #295,xxx (Archived)

Conn 1941 '10M' Bb Tenor, #295,xxx

Price: SOLD

  • Year:  1941
  • Make:  Conn
  • Model: 10M
  • Status: SOLD
  • Finish: Lacquer 30%
  • Serial Number: 295,97x
Looking for a loud Conn 10M under $2000?  Since I see a faint engraving, I must say "re-lacquer"; the previous owner was sold this sax as Original, but I doubt that it is. The wear on the bell could be from use, or old buffing. Wear and tear report: A few dents in the rear bow, rolled tone holes that do look like some were flattened, none appear to be filed through the 'roll', no missing set-screws(one was cut into the post to remove--upper octave button post), one replaced pivot screw(C#1), upper bell lip has slight bent (I can help). Overall, it's a complete 10M with a huge, loud sound.

SOUND: This one is particularly "crisp" in tone. I suspect this tone is due to the mostly bare-brass finish.

PADS: the setup is tan pads on smaller flat resos with rivet (similar to Conn originals). Some pads with rivet only. I would guess, depending on use, they are 10-25 years old. They will play as is, with mild tuneups along the way, for another 1-7 years(depending on use).

CASE: a very nice Hiscox case! ($280+).

I would recommend this sax get a full rebuild to be enjoyed fully, however, since it can play great for a while with some tuneups, I will sell it with two prices.

Sound Files on Conn 10Ms:
  1. 1.
    TENORs-3x--Selmer SBA 53k, Selmer Mark VI 108k, Conn 10M 295k on a 1960s Dukoff D8 nickel-plated brass
    2:37
  2. 2.
    TENORS-SBA_Couf-s1_SML-RevD_Conn10M-
    4:35
  3. 3.
    2:40
  4. 4.
    TENORs-5x-SBA_10M_THC_S20FP_TMT
    3:17
  5. 5.
    STE-043Tenors-VI,Silvertone,10M
    1:59
  6. 6.
    TENORS-5x-10M_30M_THC_RevD_Magna_onW
    6:11
  7. 7.
    1:27
  8. 8.
    TENOR2,+3MPC_BuffetS1,Conn10M_Wein10
    7:43
  9. 9.
    TENORS-5x-10M_30M_THC_RevD_Magna_onW
    6:11

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