Artikel: Conn Transitional 6M

General description : The Conn Transitional 6M type has the B and Bb keys on LH side and the 6M-style pinky plateau. Almost identical to the real 6M, the neck has the old-style ChuBerry microtuner. These horns are absolute killers, lots of power and very free blowing. This one was build early 1932 and is one of the first Transitional alto´s with the complete 6M-style keywork layout. No ladyface engraving on the bell. Original double-socket neck with fully functional microtuner is in excellent condition.
This alto was played professionally for a couple of years in the Florida area and comes with a Kases contoured case.

Condition : The horn was overhauled a couple of years ago, but the old relacquer was in rather bad condition and some springs were weak. So I decided to make this another project horn, including removing the lacquer and a complete new rebuild. No dents, no damage and only 3 minor solder repairs on the body octave pip, one post and the neck tenon adapter: all well done. All springs were renewed. The bare brass has a rather uncommon reddish color due to the high amount of copper: a good thing! Chocolate Roopads with flat metal resonators were installed. Most rollers on the LH pinky plateau were renewed during the previous repair.

Warranty : 1 year full warranty.

Level : professional

Body :  Lacquer : bare brass.
Condition : almost mint.
Visual : no damage.
Repairs : solder repair on one post, neck tenon receiver and octave pip.
Engraving : No engraving: Conn logo only.

Keywork : Lacquer : bare brass.
Condition : excellent, only light wear.
Pads : New Chocolade roopads with flat metal rsonators.

Neck : Lacquer : bare brass.
Condition : excellent, with fully functional microtuner.

Features : Rolled tone holes / Double socket neck.

Case : Kases black contoured case.
Case condition : good , with light wear and tear.

History : From pro player in St. Augustin, Florida, USA.

Remarks : One of the first Transitional models with full 6M-style keywork layout, without Ladyface engraving.
                                                         

Price : 1995 euro