How do you date a Conn saxophone?

How do you date a Conn saxophone?

Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture….C.G. Conn Instrument Serial Numbers.

Where is the serial number on a Conn saxophone?

On the back of many Conn saxophones (and other woodwinds) you will find a bunch of numbers and letters. The format varies somewhat depending on whether it is a New Wonder of Standard model. This is the date the patent was granted for the drawn tone hole patent.

How old is my Conn trombone?

On Conn trombones I believe(!) that the serial number is stamped near where the slide and bell sections are joined. Check the number stamped there against the Conn brass serial number list. This should tell you what year the instrument was built.

Is Conn a good saxophone brand?

Conn-Selmer is a brand that can be trusted and relied upon to produce high quality beginner or student level alto saxophones. Some consumers have reported air leaks, delayed shipments from China, and issues with the tone; however, you can’t beat the price and quality for a student level instrument.

What is a vintage saxophone?

The term vintage saxophone has been used to describe everything from 100+ year-old horns—which would really be considered antiques in the truest sense of the word—to modern horns with a faux vintage finish. For example, this is my Evette & Schaeffer HP baritone from 1886. This is, in fact, an antique.

What Sax does Kenny G play?

Selmer Mark VI soprano
Kenny G plays the Selmer Mark VI soprano, alto and tenor saxophones.

Where is the serial number on Conn trombones?

Serial numbers on trombones normally appear on the body near the slide receiver (arrow) or on the slide receiver or mouthpiece receiver (circled). On a trumpet, look on either side of the center valve for the serial number.

Where are Conn-Selmer saxophones made?

Conn-Selmer manufacturing facilities are located in Elkhart, Indiana; Cleveland and Eastlake, Ohio, and Monroe, North Carolina.