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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 Transitional 6M (mid 1932)

Posted on: 25 December 2023
By: Mark

For a short period between early and mid-1932, some batches of saxophones (probably at most 500 pieces) were supplied without the Ladyface engraving but instead with the Conn logo on the bell. It is unknown why: Conn made quite a few changes and improvements during that period, especially with the alto saxophones.

Conn 6M VIII Ladyface (1940)

Posted on: 26 November 2023
By: Mark

Another fantastic 6M VIII alto saxophone! Built in the early 1940s, with serial number 2888xx. These pre-war saxes are in great demand and are among the best saxes Conn produced. This one also has the original lacquer, and is in very good condition. Very nice Ladyface engraving on the bell! No dents, damage or repairs! The pads are still fine: some have been replaced. The sax plays superbly and can compete with any MK6.
The microtuner has been overhauled by us and functions smoothly again, with no play. The original case is old but still functions well.

Conn 6M VIII Ladyface (1939)

Posted on: 22 November 2023
By: Mark

Another fine 6M VIII Ladyface alto saxophone has arrived under MRO-ID AS111. These are undoubtedly the best saxes Conn has built. A true all-round saxophone with a great sound that many a Selmer MK6 could envy. This example has the original lacquer and is in excellent condition, with only 1 dent and 1 re-soldering. Fitted with Conn Reso-pads, so original sound guaranteed!

Conn 30M ´Connqueror´

Posted on: 8 November 2023
By: Mark

Undoubtedly 1 of the rarest and most sought-after tenor saxophones is the Conn 30M ´Connqueror´. Only a limited number was produced between 1936 and 1940, probably a maximum of 1200 copies. I am therefore particularly pleased to add a fine and original one to my collection under MRO-ID TS53.