Sound Files - 1940's Vintage, S/N 24,xxx Here's a great vintage alto all original silver plate. This alto comes from the mid 1940's. Dolnet is a great French made saxophone in production since the 1880's. Cosmetically, these are known for their hexagonal keyguards. I haven't had one in here for a couple years, these 40's models are nice heavy horns, stronger metal than the Bel air model, with a big Conn type sound, that is warm and fat
Couf 1979 ‘Superba 1’ Eb Alto, #83k (Archived)
1979 H. Couf Superba I Alto [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="5175,5182,5178,5183,5177,5176"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1979 Make: Couf Model: Superba 1 [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $SOLD Finish: Original Lacquer Serial Number: 83,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] Ser # 83xxx, made sometime between 1979 and 1981, nice early Superba 1, these are noted for a very big,…
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Conn 1942 ‘6M VIII’ Eb Alto, “US”, Silver #309k (Archived)
1942 Conn 6M U.S. "VIII" SILVER Alto [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="5158,5161,5160,5162,5159,5157,5156,5155"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1942 Make: Conn Model: 6M - VIII - "US" [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $SOLD Finish: Original Silver plate Serial Number: 309,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] One of the most sought after 6M's here: Silver, VIII stamp, Rolled Tone holes, in great shape! #309k,…
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Conn 1937 ‘6M VIII’ Eb Alto, Bare Brass #282k (Archived)
1937 Conn 6M "VIII" Alto, bare brass Restoration [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="5147,5150,5148,5149"] [content_box custom_class="block_1"][row][span8] Price: $SOLD [/span8][/row][/content_box] [row] [span4][caret_list] Year: 1937 Make: Conn Model: 6M - VIII [/caret_list][/span4] [span4][caret_list] Status: $SOLD Finish: Bare Brass Restoration Serial Number: 282,xxx [/caret_list][/span4] [/row] Here's another prime era 6M that will be a bargain for the actual transformation that it…
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Conn 1937 ‘6M VIII’ Eb Alto, #279k (Archived)
SOLD - Serial #279,xxx in good overall shape, original lacquer at about 92%. It has Rolled Tone Holes and the fine tuning neck adjuster. Stamped "VIII"s have been credited for playing better; there's just something about them and the vintage world knows it. The body is in great shape with minor dings in the bow, and one and 3 halves that would get to be called dents. Those will be addressed further along the rebuild process. It arrived in the original wood case that is in decent but functional shape. It could be used but the latches are vintage and moody. 😉 It will get a Vintage Conn Rebuild with flat metal resos on Prestini pads and natural cork throughout. This horn is one of THE examples for all those who love and respect Conn. All included for:
Conn 1932 ‘New Wonder II/6M Transitional’ Eb Alto, Nickel #249k (Archived)
SOLD - Serial #249,xxx... ULTRA RARE example in original Nickel plating! 93% intact! ("Finish model #61" via Saxpics.com) ***think about it, "silver" look without the tarnish to clean!*** This is an early transitional model, and true example at that with flat-Chu G#, neck tuner, even the Eb trill key like the Chu!... The sax is in great condition, and will need a full rebuild to enjoy! We will do that for the price included, AND remove all the red brass you can see on the edge touches. Currently paired with a vintage hard case in good, usable shape. it doesn't look like a vintage Conn case, but you never know with a "transitional".
Conn 1928 ‘New Wonder II – “Chu Berry”‘ Eb Alto, Nickel, MINT #211k (Archived)
SOLD - This is a ONE-OWNER horn that I'm excited to see so loved. It arrived in Original white pads, no resos. (I should make a sound file of this vs another Chu for "Era Comparisons" and the importance of resonators) The Ser.# m211,xxx dates to 1928. Excellent condition--98% Nickel-plating, "Chu" with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, tuning neck, everything we love. Original nickel plate in very nice overall condition. 2-3 areas of nickel flaking (neck, side Bb...), there were 4-6 dings on arrival that I helped with, burnished them back out(mostly). One small one still on the neck, and lower bow. original case in great shape. COLLECTOR SET: Comes with Original Conn Eagle Mouthpiece, ligature and nickel cap! Item #: WWS1W.5W0.5261.6-28
Buescher 1949 ‘Aristocrat II – Big B’ Eb Alto, #328k (Archived)
SOLD - Listen to "Big B" Sound Files! - Serial number 328k, model 140. This is a good looking Original lacquer Buescher that show signs of use but not wild abuse. This one has the exponential bore, but retain the sweetness of the earlier models. (pics are before rebuild and burnishing) They are versatile, warm sounding, comfortable playing altos, with better intonation than most, even including Selmers. we will burnish out any dents, just a few in the bow. All but one (high F) of the original snap-in system is intact, so I plan to do a complete "Original Buescher" style rebuild, with metal backed-press in pads and then snap in the original metal domes. It comes with a 1970s, non-original case is good working order...