Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. His listing is for a vintage Conn tenor saxophone. It is a New Wonder series I, also commonly known as a pre-Chu Berry model. The serial number is 88, xxx, indicating a c. It has rolled tone holes, a front F button, a G# trill key, and a forked Eb mechanism. This sax is in excellent playing condition. It was fully dis-assembled, the body was washed, the keys were wiped down, old key oil was replaced, and it was re-assembled and adjusted. A few key corks were replaced as needed, and general adjustments were made so that all pads are sealing properly with a light touch. The pads are in excellent condition. They look relatively new, and all are matching in style, with plastic button resonators. The leather is soft and supple. I would estimate they have at least 75% of their lifespan remaining. This sax plays great from top to bottom, as you can hear in the demo video linked below. See the product in action. This sax is in very good physical condition. The body is straight. The neck looks like it might have had a touch of pull down corrected in the past, but it is in fine condition now. There are a few minor dings on the bow, but no significant dents. I don’t see any re-soldered joints. There is minimal mechanical wear to the key-work, and all of the rollers are turning freely. Alas, the lacquer is not original, but nor is it a re-lacquer. This horn is actually silver plated underneath the lacquer. It probably had the lacquer applied in the 1950’s or 60’s, when silver plated instruments went out of style. The coverage of the lacquer is nearly 100%. There is just a tiny bit of silver peeking through on the tops of some posts, and the edge of the rim of the bell, but it is barely noticeable. It has a nice vintage look to it. Please note that this horn just has the Conn logo, and no decorative engraving, which is quite common for that time period. This horn does come in its original case. The case is in very good condition for its age, although it is still a vintage case, so you’ll probably want something more modern for day to day use. The original is solid, with minimal wear. It is clean and odor free inside. It even still has its original handle! There are no other accessories included, except for the original end plug. Please feel free to message me with any questions! Thanks again for looking! The item “1922 CONN TENOR SAXOPHONE NEW WONDER pre-CHU BERRY withRTH in PLAYING CONDITION” is in sale since Tuesday, February 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Vintage Musical Instruments\Vintage Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “greatlakeswinds” and is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: New Wonder (series 1)
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Custom Bundle: No
- Body Finish: Gold lacquered brass
- Exact Year: 1922
- Non-Domestic Product: No
- Key Finish: Gold lacquered brass
- Body Material: Brass
- Brand: Conn
- Skill Level: Professional
