Description
This C.G. Conn 3 valve F bell front silver alto horn is in very good condition with 95%+ of the silver finish and 90-95% of the gold wash bell finish remaining. This is a satin finish with polished accents and tuning slides. There are some very minor dents and dings throughout the body of the horn and a couple of dents in the bottom bow guard. The bell has some minor denting and the edge of the bell has a wave to it. Please see pictures. The serial number is “520646” making this a vintage 1955 horn. The engraving on the bell reads “Made by C.G. Conn LTD Elkhart-Ind. U.S.A.”. A good used Conn 2 mouthpiece is included. It comes with its Eb tuning slide extenders so you can play in Eb as well as F. It comes in the original case which is in older used condition. This alto horn plays very well up and down the register with a nice clear tone. You can tell right from the first note that this is a Conn as it plays with that classic Conn sound that is nice and big and projects well!
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is very good.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in very good playing condition.
The Finish:
It has approximately 95%+ of the silver finish.
It has approximately 90-95% of the gold wash bell finish.
Player Wear: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
Valve Condition: All the valves are in good working condition and all of the tuning slides are loose.
Lead Pipe Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Outside Body Bow Condition: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
The Bell: Minor dents and dings and minor bell edge damage.
The Bottom Bow: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
Bell Diameter Approximately: 8 inches.
The Mouthpiece: A good used Conn 2 mouthpiece is included.
The Case: Older used condition (still usable but significant signs of physical wear).
Engraving: Made by C.G. Conn LTD Elkhart-Ind. U.S.A. (on the bell).
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