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1930 Conn "Chu Berry" Art Deco #243k Tenor - New Year's Repairman Special
Estimated price for orientation: 2 589 $
Category: Saxophones
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Description Brand: Conn Key Finish: Silver-Plated MPN: Does Not Apply Body Material: Silver-Plated Type: Tenor Body Finish: Silver-Plated UPC: Does not apply
rare as-is sale from "WORLDWIDESAX.com"a few more photos listed on our website posting: worldwidesax.com/saxophones/conn-1930-new-wonder-ii-chu-berry-bb-tenor-silver-art-deco-243k/Year: 1930Make: ConnModel: New Wonder II, Art DecoStatus: For Sale!Finish: re-Silver Plate (not original)Serial Number: 243,18xOverall, this sax is in great condition! Here's one of the most in demand Conn Tenors with the Art Deco engraving. The silver is deceiving to the eye because it could fool many people; I noticed some very hidden marks that lead me to conclude that the silver was re-plated later. The bell looks a little smoother than original finish examples. I have not verified whether or not this was silver to begin with. I do not know the story there.Two resolders to mention, Eb trill guard (2x) and the low C guard. The only complicated fix to handle is the E-rod-brace (this is in the center of the E3 span). The floating center [1/2 post] with screw is loose.ERGOS: Late-era Chu with the tilted E3 lever on the side (a plus!). Most people will find these "old" and "awkward", however, you'll find many Conn lovers who would never trade their Chu for a Selmer (tone preferences).SOUND: Expect a huge, robust Conn tone with the early "smoke" of a true vintage sax.CASE: Original, old, wood Case in good usable shape.Item #:WWS1S6.0S0.12061.6-0_______________________________________________________Reason for selling: A Wedding & Tax Season
Description
| Brand: | Conn | Key Finish: | Silver-Plated |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Body Material: | Silver-Plated |
| Type: | Tenor | Body Finish: | Silver-Plated |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
rare as-is sale from "WORLDWIDESAX.com"a few more photos listed on our website posting: worldwidesax.com/saxophones/conn-1930-new-wonder-ii-chu-berry-bb-tenor-silver-art-deco-243k/Overall, this sax is in great condition! Here's one of the most in demand Conn Tenors with the Art Deco engraving. The silver is deceiving to the eye because it could fool many people; I noticed some very hidden marks that lead me to conclude that the silver was re-plated later. The bell looks a little smoother than original finish examples. I have not verified whether or not this was silver to begin with. I do not know the story there.Two resolders to mention, Eb trill guard (2x) and the low C guard. The only complicated fix to handle is the E-rod-brace (this is in the center of the E3 span). The floating center [1/2 post] with screw is loose.ERGOS: Late-era Chu with the tilted E3 lever on the side (a plus!). Most people will find these "old" and "awkward", however, you'll find many Conn lovers who would never trade their Chu for a Selmer (tone preferences).SOUND: Expect a huge, robust Conn tone with the early "smoke" of a true vintage sax.CASE: Original, old, wood Case in good usable shape.Item #:WWS1S6.0S0.12061.6-0_______________________________________________________Reason for selling: A Wedding & Tax Season
Year: 1930Make: ConnModel: New Wonder II, Art Deco
Status: For Sale!Finish: re-Silver Plate (not original)Serial Number: 243,18x