1903 Conn 'Wonder Improved' HP Soprano
Price: $979.00
- Year: 1903-04
- Make: Conn
- Model: Wonder Improved
- Status: For Sale
- Finish: Original Silver & Gold
- Serial Number: 8,336
(On Consignment - Plays __TBD__)
***COLLECTOR ALERT!***
An early model Conn Soprano in what research has lead: Key of Bb, High Pitch
This is the era that built the American greats - it was built with extreme 1900s craftsmanship, engravers and assemblers with thicker plating as supplies and metals were cheaper before the depression or music boom. This sax was last owned by a local WA collector who likely left it in the closet that last decade(s) as he had a stable of saxes to play mainly.
On this model you'll notice the common "C" Soprano trait: keyed up to high Eb only. This era model also has the dual-octave lever design and no pearl touches true to form. It has straight toneholes, soldered onto the body.
PADS: Pads are tan with nylon resos that look like the 1990s-00s install. They look used very little considering that year count and have lots of life left. I'm sure a small tuneup is in order, but overall, this is minor compared to many other saxes that come through the shop.
CASE: yes, a modern Protec soprano case.
[hr_sm]Here's some custom measurement research with the help of a great WWS Client:
- Selmer Mark VI - 64,5 cm / 25.4 inch / Bb Low Pitch with concert A = 440hz; Ser. #189,074
- (THIS SAX) Conn - 61.6cm / 24.25 inch / Bb High Pitch with Concert A = ____ ; Ser. #8,338
- J. Albert fils - 61 cm / 24 inch / Bb High Pitch with concert A = 457 HERTZ
- R. Guenot - 59,6 cm / 23.5 inch / Bb High Pitch with concert A = 465 HERTZ "Soprano in B"
- Buescher - 56,8 cm / 22.4 inch / C Soprano; Ser. #281,106
Sound files of this model to enjoy:
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Item #:ConTR0W0.0W0.11102.5-C0-L003
