| Gold Plated Conn "Chu Berry" #204905. Completely overhauled in our shop. This tenor has an enormous, rich, textured sound. A totally different experience than playing a modern horn. Think Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins. But put a modern mouthpiece on it and it roars! |
| Technically, this is a Conn "New Wonder, Series II". The serial number dates its manufacture to 1927. |
| The satin gold plated finish is about 80% intact, with some wear on the keys and front of the bell. |
Ornate engraving on the bell.
"Fingernail file" G# key shows some wear. Like
most really great saxophones, this one must have
been played a lot!
most really great saxophones, this one must have
been played a lot!
| At some point, someone moved the thumb hook up a few centimeters. We decided to leave it where it was. It can easily be moved back if you prefer. |
| Someone did some sloppy soldering at some point in time. We cleaned it up as best we could without removing the gold plating. |
Bottom bow is dent-free.
This horn was professionally
cleaned and overhauled in our
shop. All bent or binding keys
were straightened. A new set of
stainless steel springs were
installed. We used high quality
tan leather pads with brown
plastic Mark 6 type resonators.
All new corks, felts and
bumpers were installed. This
horn plays great and needs
nothing. Comes with a one-year
warranty.
cleaned and overhauled in our
shop. All bent or binding keys
were straightened. A new set of
stainless steel springs were
installed. We used high quality
tan leather pads with brown
plastic Mark 6 type resonators.
All new corks, felts and
bumpers were installed. This
horn plays great and needs
nothing. Comes with a one-year
warranty.