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1923 Conn Curved Soprano Saxophone, Silver Plate w/Gold Wash Bell & Pearl Keys
Estimated price for orientation: 899 $
Category: Saxophones
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Description Exact Year: 1923 Skill Level: Professional Brand: Conn Model: Conn Soprano Body Finish: Satin Silver plating Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage 1923 Conn New Wonder Series I Soprano Saxophone with Silver Plate, Gold Wash Bell, and Pearl Keys/Rollers - used and sold as is. Sale includes original case, mouthpiece, and music lyre. The horn and case have been stored indoors with a single owner from at least the early 1950s and has been played/handled very little during this time. This saxophone was overhauled in 1983 to include new pads and corks (visually in good condition but a small segment of cork at the top is missing); however, while it is in good condition, it may still need some fine tuning adjustments. The horn shows normal wear for its age including minor dings/scratches and the original scroll work is present below the bell. There is a small ding on the neck opposite the octave key. I played it when I prepared this ad and was able to run the scale with accidentals from bottom to top (and I learned my chops aren't what they were 20 years ago!!). As shown in two pictures, Conn's instrument manufacturing markings are as follows: ATD DEC.8.1914
1119954
S
113562
L S = Soprano
113562 = Serial Number
L = Low Pitch (Low = A 440 hz) See pictures for model markings and visit saxpics.com/conn/new_wonder1.htm and conn-selmer.com/en-us/about/support/serial-numbers/conn/Auction winner pays actual USPS Priority Mail shipping costs plus insurance. Please do not send payment until I send an invoice that includes the shipping insurance costs.At the auction winner's cost, you may request expedited shipping requests at the end of the auction as notified by email and I will send an invoice for payment that will include the total costs with expedited shipping costs. Let me know if you have questions about the sax and I will do my best to answer, including additional pictures as needed.
Description
| Exact Year: | 1923 | Skill Level: | Professional |
| Brand: | Conn | Model: | Conn Soprano |
| Body Finish: | Satin Silver plating | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Vintage 1923 Conn New Wonder Series I Soprano Saxophone with Silver Plate, Gold Wash Bell, and Pearl Keys/Rollers - used and sold as is. Sale includes original case, mouthpiece, and music lyre. The horn and case have been stored indoors with a single owner from at least the early 1950s and has been played/handled very little during this time.
This saxophone was overhauled in 1983 to include new pads and corks (visually in good condition but a small segment of cork at the top is missing); however, while it is in good condition, it may still need some fine tuning adjustments. The horn shows normal wear for its age including minor dings/scratches and the original scroll work is present below the bell. There is a small ding on the neck opposite the octave key. I played it when I prepared this ad and was able to run the scale with accidentals from bottom to top (and I learned my chops aren't what they were 20 years ago!!). As shown in two pictures, Conn's instrument manufacturing markings are as follows: ATD DEC.8.1914
1119954
S
113562
L S = Soprano
113562 = Serial Number
L = Low Pitch (Low = A 440 hz) See pictures for model markings and visit saxpics.com/conn/new_wonder1.htm and conn-selmer.com/en-us/about/support/serial-numbers/conn/Auction winner pays actual USPS Priority Mail shipping costs plus insurance. Please do not send payment until I send an invoice that includes the shipping insurance costs.At the auction winner's cost, you may request expedited shipping requests at the end of the auction as notified by email and I will send an invoice for payment that will include the total costs with expedited shipping costs. Let me know if you have questions about the sax and I will do my best to answer, including additional pictures as needed.
1119954
S
113562
L S = Soprano
113562 = Serial Number
L = Low Pitch (Low = A 440 hz) See pictures for model markings and visit saxpics.com/conn/new_wonder1.htm and conn-selmer.com/en-us/about/support/serial-numbers/conn/Auction winner pays actual USPS Priority Mail shipping costs plus insurance. Please do not send payment until I send an invoice that includes the shipping insurance costs.At the auction winner's cost, you may request expedited shipping requests at the end of the auction as notified by email and I will send an invoice for payment that will include the total costs with expedited shipping costs. Let me know if you have questions about the sax and I will do my best to answer, including additional pictures as needed.