Artikel: Conn 18M stretched soprano

General description : In 1928 Conn introduced the "stretch" model 18M straight soprano. A total redesign, with greater projection and improved intonation compared to their regular soprano (New Wonder 2 model). But it required a special mouthpiece design (Conn S2) to play in tune at all, and it arrived too late for the professional market. And the easy-fingering-and-intonating Boehm clarinet (which became standard in America in the mid-'20s) supplanted first the Albert clarinet, and then the soprano saxophone. Because of the Great Depression (oct 1929) not that many were built. Conn stopped producing soprano´s end of 1929, as there was no market anymore.
The Conn 18M stretched soprano starts around serial M220xxx, until M236xxx. The bore is smaller so the length of the horn had to be extended (67 cm). It requires a short mouthpiece with round chamber to play in tune. The original Conn S2 mouthpiece is 2.41 inches. The regular Conn mouthpiece is 2.64 inches. About a 1/4 " difference in length.
The 18M was a well-made and redesigned horn. In 1928 Conn's research and design team was excellent. They had just come out with the new F Mezzo soprano in 1928. Shortly after the introduction of this new B flat soprano came the redesigned 12M bari and 14M bass in later 1929. The new 6M alto design was first seen in 1931 and then the 10M tenor was out in 1935. All these horns are of the best quality.

Condition : The sax was completely overhauled by it´s previous owner in 2023. The horn is in almost mint condition, without damage, dents or repairs. Body is straight, tone holes are original. This beautiful Soprano Saxophone has been serviced and restored to excellent playing condition. Servicing included some of the following: saxophone has been completely dismantled and thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and painstakingly polished. All of the felt is new, all of the cork including the neck is new, all of the pads are custom handmade new pads. Six new springs were needed. All of the rods and screws have been cleaned and were then well oiled for a smooth professional play. After this, the saxophone was reassembled, was light tested-play tested and adjusted as needed for an awesome playing experience. The pearls on the keys and the key rollers are original and in great shape.
Comes with the original case to the horn. It is in great condition. The handle, the clasps, and the lock are in excellent condition, and even includes the original 'skeleton' key!

Level : Professional.

Body :  Silver plated.
Condition : almost mint. No damage, dents or repairs.
Visual : No issues.
Repairs : none.
Engraving : Bell engraving. Shield engraving around serial number.

Keywork : Silver plated.
Condition : Almost mint.
Pads : In great condition: the sax was overhauled in 2023.

Features : Rolled tone holes. Finger nail G#. Gold wash bell.

Case : Original vintage Conn case, in almost mint condition and fully functional. Key included.

Remarks : Ed Pillinger in London can manufacture a replica of the original S2 mouthpiece for you.