Vintage 10M Tenor Saxophone Serial #2659xx – A real Dexter Gordon horn with a meaty G to G midrange. Top end is more controlled sounding, like a Mark VI. My other 10s are throatier sounding. This one has a more refined sound on the top and bottom, which makes it easier to blend with a big band sax section. Conns can be a little unruly on the top end but not this one. I think it’s a real nice compromise. A meaty mid range sound that gets attention with a clear concise top end. That really sounds better than the vast majority of 10Ms. There is one re-sodder on the bell to body brace. Sodder is visible on the bell. Les realigned a larger comfier. And the sling hook has been lowered two inches. Les does that to most Conn tenors. So any alterations were done by Les Arbuckle. I believed he owned this for awhile. There are no dents or damage / noticeable repairs that I could spot. Pictures will tell the story! Regular maintenance has been performed by sax tech and virtuoso Manny Varela of Miami. He plays with Paquito D’ Rivera’s band and with his Keyboard playing son’s band in NYC. I asked Manny to replace all the metal resonators on most all the pads except for the G, F, E and low D pads. It seems to have given the horn this hybrid sound I was looking for. See what you think. On Conns, I love using metal resonators. I have used hard rubber pads in the upper register for over 10 years. Les Arbuckle in California loves trying out new ideas. He’s got plenty of cool suggestions. It plays like and I beleive is original lacquer. I will get some more opinions. I pack well and mark ” FRAGILE GLASS ” on the box. Comes with a Ritter soft sax case. The pads in the upper register are leather but I have used hard rubber on my soprano for over ten years. I encourage you to experiment. As you well know. Mouthpiece and necks can make a night and day difference in your sound. Adjusting pad heights slightly can also make a world of difference. Lubricating old Conn horns regularly can make a world of difference. They were designed to lubricate regularly. These are different animals compared the quality controlled manufactured horns of today. It’s shocking how consistent the way a lot of new horns sound. That said , the personality in these old 10M’s is immediate to feel and recognize. They are not as consistent but each one appears to have it’s own personality and and strengths. The quality of the metal used in pre WWII Conns is so resonant. Conn employed real artisans to assemble horns in their rolled tone hole ” glory years “. They were always experimenting and that is why these old horns have a personality and mystique of their own. The joy for me over the years has been appreciating and realizing the artistry involved. For instance, Selmer and Conn fans flip out when they. Find out about ” SML ” horns which were designed to employ the best features of each brand. I love them but ended up being more comfy with my old Conns and Selmers. Thank heavens , the science in making reeds for us finally seems to have arrived at a ” zenith “. Reed technology has exploded. People would always ask me what are you going play next? My standard reply was whatever horn has the best reed! It always got laughs but was true. Those days are over. The feature photo or 1st photo of this horn is of a transitional horn and not a 10M. All the other pictures are correct! I have called quite a few times to have it removed. No luck as yet. My apologies for the error. Working too many hours without sleep. Please disregard the 1st picture of this horn. It is not the 10M. Very sorry and embarrassed about this but I’m a 24/7 caregiver to my wife these last two weeks. She has 2 broken legs. I have been trying to get image removed with no luck the iast few days. Last notice to buyers! Please disregard the 1st or featured picture of this horn. It is of another older Conn and not the one for sale. I assume because of health concerns. The service and help centers are not opening up to allow me to remove the picture. It is a special 10M that plays more like a Selmer in the top end which seems to allow for a faster technique. Yes I will sweeten the deal because of my mistake. The item “CONN 10M Vintage Tenor Sax Pre war metal #2659xx Dexter Gordon Naked Lady” is in sale since Wednesday, October 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “msto4904″ and is located in Saint Augustine, Florida. 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- Body Finish: Brass Lacquer
- Type: Tenor
- MPN: 10M
- Body Material: Brass
- Brand: Conn
- Skill Level: Professional
