Vintage 1931 CG Conn Transitional Alto Saxophone Recent Overhaul Re-lacquered 6M

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Truly amazing C.G. Conn Transitional 6M alto saxophone serial number M249051 (which places it at the end of the 1931 manufacture year). If you are looking for a ready-to-play professional vintage saxophone this is your chance. Rolled tone holes! This instrument sounds amazing. This horn has recently been overhauled with new pads, cork, lacquer, etc. Comes with case (in great condition), 2 mouthpieces (Brilhart #2, and unmarked wooden).This 249k is a transitional Conn between the New Wonder II ('Chu Berry') and the 6M ('Artist') models. It is a true transitional in every sense, and is almost half NWII and half 6M. These special alto saxophones have a tone and set of features found nowhere else, and that makes them especially great in several ways. The bore still feels more like a NWII to play, so the tone is wider and wilder than the later 6M's (which are also great, but are more focused and a bit less wild). The neck is like a 6M, so you get the improved intonation that 'slots in' better -- NWII's have good intonation as well, but it is more flexible than the 6M versions. The bell keys have moved around to the left, but the left hand spatula keys retain their NWII shape, but with improved mechanics. No saxophone has an easier or more direct feel on the low B and Bb that this version of Conn. It's nice and light and fast, though you read more

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