Hi Jim, I apologize for not making my post clear on the subject. By "M" horn, I was referring to the "M Artist" series, such as the 6m, 10m, 11/12M etc. not the Directors models. Most believe, including myself, that Conn never manufactured the last of their pro line in Nogales, having dropped production by the time they had switched locations for good. However, recently a few supposed Mexi-Conn 10Ms have surfaced and fueled debate over the Manufacture location of the very last 10Ms Conn made. The Director's models are another story. I got a little sidetracked off of the main question there. Regarding the C Melody, I have the same problem with a few of my Wonder and New Wonder I C Melodies I have (Only the Conn models, not problem with my Bueschers and Martins), I have found (After confirming that the horn is indeed sealing properly) that a Mouthpiece change helped considerably. I've tried the Runyon, Morgan, Vintage Conn C-Melody mouthpieces and found that the Morgan works suitably, and really seems to open up the horn through the range. The Bob Ackerman modified Conn original Rubber piece is horrible, and makes the horn sound like a duck call. I haven't played an original C. C melody mouthpiece that worked well. Check your horn to make sure you don't have any leaks, and that the key height is suitably high; These Conns really benefit from a rather high action. The fact that it is getting worse, realy suggests to me that it might be a leak, rather than the mouthpiece. Have you been to the C melody site: mysite.verizon.net/res8o1o8/cmelody2.htm This forum has more conversation dedicated to the C melody Sax in particular, and might be of some help. Good Luck! Mike S.

thanks a lot!!!!! is lovely to know that there are two saxophone experts, redy to answer our questions. you two are great!!!!!!