Conn New Wonder Series I Bb Soprano Sax - Used

This horn belonged to a local player who passed away. 

It is really a diamond in the rough. Once restored, it will be a lovely player. 

This horn is currently unplayable. 

Specs

Serial #: 109420 circa 1923-24

Model: 18M Bb Soprano, Straight

Low Pitch horn (A=440)

Finish: 4 : Highly polished brass throughout, pearl inlaid finger tips and pearl rollers.*

Haynes Patent Stamp

Rolled tone holes

Range: Low Bb - High F

Smooth G# key (which clearly indicates it is a Series I and not a II)

No front F key

Details

* It has clearly been relacquered at some point in its life—most likely at the factory based on the condition of the lacquer and engraving.

According to saxophone historian Pete Hales:

...it is almost universally thought that lacquer was not introduced until the 6M "Naked Lady" models, starting around s/n 260xxx (1934). It seems to have been a common practice to get old bare-brass horns lacquered in the 1930's to protect the finish, but this was not original -- it may have been done by Conn themselves, but it's aftermarket.

It is in need of a full overhaul. It is currently not playable. 

Comes with a vintage, Conn Bb soprano sax MP. 

Still has its original case. 

Matterhorn Music Saxophone Overhaul Special

If you ask David to overhaul any saxophone at the time of purchase**, you will receive 20% off the overhaul price shown on our website. 

All pro horn overhauls are given the most precise attention to detail. Speak with David about your pad/reso choices. 

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** In order to qualify for this 20% discount, you must request the work at the time of purchase. 

If you request an overhaul, your horn will be placed in the queue, and the work will be done as soon as its turn comes. Summer is our busiest time, so any work requested during June-August will be delayed the longest.