Description
This C.G. Conn 6M alto saxophone with Naked Lady full bust engraving has 60-65% of the lacquered finish remaining with a majority of the wear to the finish on the bottom bow and around the engraving. There is evidence of dent removal in the bottom bow on the leg side. Please see pictures for details. The serial number on the saxophone reads “356438” making this a 1953 vintage horn. Engraved on the back of the horn is “6M PAT.APP’D. FOR E 356438 L”. The engraved letter “L” below the serial number denotes that the horn is in low pitch. Until the mid-1940’s, Conn made both high, and low pitched horns. Engraved on the bell is “Made-By C.G. Conn LTD. Elkhart-Ind. U.S.A.” with the Naked Lady full bust engraving below. This saxophone has cut tone holes, mother of pearl rollers, wire key guards and the original double socket/sleeve style neck with the underslung octave key. The neck is in very good condition with evidence of pull down removal. It comes with a case in good used condition. This horn does not come with a mouthpiece.
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is very good to excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 60-65% of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
The Bow: Almost no dents in the bottom bow or bow guard.
Pad Condition: The pads are in very good used condition.
Resonator Type: Plastic resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 50-55% of the finish remaining with light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece, ligature, or accessories are included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: 6M PAT.APP’D. FOR E 356438 L (on the back of the horn) Made-By C.G. Conn LTD. Elkhart-Ind. U.S.A. (on the bell)
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