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by mrsticky
(4 posts)
17 years ago

'69 Conn Alto Sax

My friend doesn't have a computer so I'm here to ask a question for him. He bought a used Conn Alto sax with a floral pattern around the "Conn" name on the bell. No shooting stars on it. Serial number M210788. Would anyone happen to know the model type of other important information? Thanks!

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  2. by Tutewiler
    (20 posts)
    17 years ago

    Re: '69 Conn Alto Sax

    Does it have brass rod keyguards? Is the neck the "tunable" type? Is the G# key like a nailfile? Does it have rolled tone holes? The serial number dates it to to 1928, which would make it a New Wonder II or as it is commonly known "Chu" Berry model, which would be outstanding. If it has sheet metal keyguards, then it would be a 1969 "Mexiconn", and that's not so great. Judging by the number of digits in the serial#, I'd guess it's a Chu, because theres one too many numbers for the '69 serial#s. Hope this helps.

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    1. by mrsticky
      (4 posts)
      17 years ago

      Re: '69 Conn Alto Sax

      Thank you Tutewiler. I'll find out the answers to what you brought up about it. I'm interested to find out. Thanks again!

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      1. by mrsticky
        (4 posts)
        17 years ago

        Re: '69 Conn Alto Sax

        It does have the nailfile g# key. The keyholes have a rolled lip around the top if that's what you meant. The neck appears to be tunable. I have some pictures but I'm unsure if we're allowed to post any. thanks.

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        1. by saxismyaxe
          (575 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: '69 Conn Alto Sax

          Consider yourself lucky! That is definitely a Conn New Wonder Series II then. Comparing a 1969 Director model to your newly found Series II is like comparing a Ford Pinto to a Rolls, or at the very least, a Cadillac! A great horn.

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        2. by Tutewiler
          (20 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: '69 Conn Alto Sax

          CONN-Gratulations! It's a "Chu" Berry, and like saxismyaxe said, it's a treasure of a find, especially compared to a '69 Director. Enjoy!!

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        3. by mrsticky
          (4 posts)
          17 years ago

          Re: '69 Conn Alto Sax

          Thanks for your help. We wouldn't have known much about it otherwise.

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