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*VERY RARE* 1917 Conn New Wonder Tenor Gold Saxophone - All New Pads!!!

Estimated price for orientation: 2 250 $

Category: Saxophones
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Description
Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Conn
Key Finish: Burnished Gold Type: Tenor
Skill Level: Professional Body Finish: Silver-Plated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


*** If you like the work done on these horns, contact me for a price quote on your own horn. Specializing in the restoration of saxophones with valued finishes like silver and gold. Below are the types of jobs you can request: -Playing Condition-Replace pads, springs and corks as needed. Eliminate leaks -Playing Condition Polish- Where I do all of the above plus polish you horn to as like new as can be. -Full Restoration-Horn gets everything new and polished (New pads, new corks, new felts, regulated, free of leaks, meticulously polished (if silver or gold) (Message me if interested) *************** About the horn listed ***************** 1917 Conn New Wonder Tenor Saxophone with Gold burnished keys and all new pads! This horn has been completely disassembled, cleaned, removed old oil, dirt, grime and re-oiled. Tone holes were leveled and then completely repadded with new White Roo-pads with gold resos, felts, bumpers and cork. The neck has no pull down, the body is straight and the bell to body brace is intact. As expected of a horn of this vintage, It has several past repairs but they were rechecked and are holding up well. It plays up and down. The Trill Eb key is fully functional as intended and not corked closed. Included is also the original case, which is physically in poor shape but will suffice for shipping purposes. Also included is an end plug, classic leather neck strap,  a mouth piece, ligature, cap, and lyre.
Serial# 409xx

Please view all photos and ask any questions before bidding. If there are any particular sections of the horn that you would like a close up of, please let me know. I do reply very quickly!

*If you're in the area, and would like to play test the horn, let me know! We can schedule a meet up time.
**All horns sold are used and however great looking may have: scratches, soldering, plating loss, dings, or dents. Please see all pictures in the listing and/or request additional pictures.  ***Providing additional pictures 24hrs before an auction end may be difficult. ****Shipping: Sax will be shipped with PLENTY of packing material both on the inside and out. Additionally, all items are insured to the final selling price and sent with signature confirmation!   ******************************************************** Will Ship International! International bidders, the shipping price shown on this listing, is for USA residents only. Please contact me for a quote! ********************************************************