This is a great-playing example of a rare gold-plated vintage Conn New Wonder alto saxophone portrait model, of a woman wearing a hat, manufactured in the 1925, #138XXX, just before the transition to the Chu Berry New Wonder II. His sax is in normal used condition with wear and scratching expected from many years of playing with several resolders, but everything works great, and it is set up to good playing adjustment on pads around midlife or a bit older. The neck is worn to nearly bare brass. Photo #5 shows a solid old patch below the neckstrap ring, no effect on the excellent sound. This sax has a warm colorful sound, great focus and a nice vintage edge. The item “1925 Conn New Wonder Gold-Plated Portrait Pre-Chu Alto Saxophone, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, October 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Body Finish: Gold-Plated
- Type: Alto
- MPN: 138XXX
- Key Finish: Gold-Plated
- Body Material: Brass
- Brand: C.G. Conn New Wonder
- Skill Level: Professional
