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1926 Conn New Wonder Series II “Gerry Mulligan Model” Bari Sax. Offered for sale is my prized 1926 Conn New Wonder Series II (two) Baritone Sax Serial #189, XXX. This is “THE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE” and Conn Model Gerry Mulligan played his earliest and most important Jazz Recordings. And later stolen from accounts I have read; B Second Conn Bari, Serial #189, XXX New Wonder Series II Artist Special Model with “00” Gold Plated finish and engraving. It was donated to the Smithsonian in Washington, D. By his Widow, Franca Mulligan; C Third Conn Bari was a 1929 New Wonder Series II, Serial #226, XXX in Silver Plate and Gold Washed Bell. FYI: The New Wonder Series II Conn Baritone Sax featured drawn and rolled tone holes, with split bell keys for the low B/Bb It is considered the all around “best” Baritone Sax ever made. Today, these NW Series II Bari’s are very scarce and quite valuable. The Mouthpiece is immaculate, with no teeth marks on the bill. And the table is pristine. I have never seen a Mouthpiece from a 1926 horn in such good condition. The lacquer appears to be from the 1930’s or 40’s, definitely nitrocellulose and is a pleasing honey brown. Surprisingly, the mother of pearl key touches are immaculate with minimal wear. The horn still has its original pearled rollers for the left key table and the low C/Eb Keys; these are usually long gone or broken. All the rollers move freely without any binding and the original pivot screws and pivot set screws are present, as are the Conn Factory needle springs from what I may observe. Other than these issues the horn’s body and bow are in great condition. It comes in a brand new Protec Bari Case, as the original case was shot. The horn needs a pad job and a set of new pads is included with the sale. My loss is your gain. Don’t miss out on the opportunity. The item “1926 Conn New Wonder Series II Gerry Mulligan Model Bari Sax” is in sale since Friday, February 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “davonb_74″ and is located in Burlington, Vermont. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Conn
- Body Material: Brass
- Custom Bundle: No
- Modified Item: No
- Type: Baritone/Bass
- Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
- Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
- Skill Level: Professional
