Artikel: Conn 10M Ladyface

General description : Bare brass version. This is the sought-after type with the rolled tone holes, from December 1946. One of the last ones with the rolled tone holes! It's a terrific horn to play, very free blowing! Lots of power, fast ergonomic keywork  and a full sound.

Condition : Overhauled by MROsaxophones in August 2018 with Prestini pads.

Level : professional.

Body :  Lacquer : bare brass.
Condition : very good, with normal wear and tear.
Visual : some small dents / dings / scratches.
Repairs : minor repairs and dent removal.
Engraving : well visible Ladyface engraving.

Keywork : bare brass.
Condition : very good , with normal wear and tear.
Pads : new Prestini pads.

Neck : Bare brass.
Condition : very good, with normal wear and tear.

Features : Rolled tone holes.

Case : Protec case.
Case condition : very good, with normal wear and tear.

History : Imported from the US in March 2018. From professional player in the Chicago area.

Remarks : This 10M comes with 2 necks. The Conn neck is from a later period for sure, but fits perfectly. The second neck is a French Vito neck (so NOT a Yamaha copy....). This is a rather heavy and thick-wall neck that works perfectly on this horn, especially with a metal mouthpiece.