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MRO saxophones : vintage saxophones and clarinets.

Update February 2025: MROsaxophones is discontinued !!!

With immediate effect, the collection of instruments will be offered with huge discount. The new prices are uploaded: have a look!

Since 2018, MROsaxophones has been a private collection of vintage saxophones, available to the enthusiast, collector and musician. The focus is on the American brand Conn, such as the 6M and 10M Ladyface models. There is a copy of almost every model year between 1928 and 1955: a unique collection!
Also included in the collection are a number of clarinets by the French top brands Selmer and Buffet Crampon.

As of 1 March 2019, MROsaxophones has ceased its business activities in the Netherlands: the company has been deregistered from the Chamber of Commerce. The instruments have been placed in a private collection.
All activities such as overhaul, repair and maintenance for customers have ceased.

For a complete overview of all instruments see the ´Occasion´ section.

Any questions ? Tel 0049 - 15151179146
Email : mrosaxofoons@gmail.com

News

Conn 10M Ladyface (1941)

Posted on: 7 November 2024
By: Mark

The pre-war Conn 10M Ladyface models are undoubtedly among the most sought-after vintage saxophones. Added under TS56 is a 10M Ladyface, built in early 1941 (i.e. before the USA was involved in the war). This is another great sax, in original finish. These are becoming increasingly rare, especially in good condition and without major damage. All info and many photos can be found in the ‘Occasion’ section, under TS56.

Conn 6M VIII Ladyface (1937)

Posted on: 12 October 2024
By: Mark

A pre-war 6M VIII model with serial number 2819xx, year of construction mid-1937. (MRO - ID: AS129) The 6M VIII model was introduced in early 1937. These are the first altos with the ´real´ 6M stamp (and the extra VIII identification). Highly sought-after, because these altos were said to have the best intonation. A pristine specimen is hard to find these days. This specimen most likely has the original lacquer and is in museum condition. The Ladyface engraving is beautiful and crisp-sharp. Extensive info on the early 6M model can be found in the Knowledge Base.

Early Conn 6M Model : facts and rumours.

Posted on: 12 October 2024
By: Mark

There is a lot of info (and rumours) on the internet about the early 6M alto saxophone model. As far as I can determine after years of online research and reverse engineering on my own stock of saxes, I come to the following conclusions:

Conn 18M stretched soprano

Posted on: 26 September 2024
By: Mark

A very welcome addition to my collection is this Conn 18M stretched soprano. A lacquered example is already present, but this one is silver-plated and in mint condition. The 18M stretched soprano was only built in a small quantity between 1928 and the end of 1929. This soprano can only be played with a special short mouthpiece, the Conn S2. A very rare mouthpiece (I have one available) but Ed Pilliger in London builds fantastic replicas.

Conn Transitional 6M - Art Deco (1931)

Posted on: 18 August 2024
By: Mark

Under AS124 you will find another extremely beautiful and great-sounding Transitional alto saxophone, with the beautiful Art Deco engraving on the bell. This is one of the first Transitional alto saxophones with the low B and Bb in the 6M style, i.e. on equal sides of the bell and with the common keyguard. These were not yet fitted with the pants guard. The left pink plateau is still identical to the Chuberry model. However, the Gis key plateau is flat and without the fingernail pattern as on the earlier models.