Artikel: Conn 6M VIII Ladyface

General description : Very hard to find : a 6M Ladyface war-horn in the VIII-version, with original lacquer and in very good condition! Not many horns were built during WW2, with only a handful of the 6M VIII saxes. It has a larger VIII identification both on the body and the neck, compared to the standard VIII stamp. On the neck it´s upside down, never seen this before…. But pure original for sure! Almost everything is original on this horn.

Condition : Good playing condition, on older pads. A couple were replaced. There´s no damage at all to this sax, no dents, repairs or exceptional lacquer wear. One removed dent on the bow section, see pictures. Tone holes are all level. The neck is in perfect condition, has no pull-down and the microtuner is fully functional.

Warranty : as-is condition : no warranty.

Level : professional.

Body : Lacquer : original lacquer.
Condition : excellent / very good.
Visual : one removed dent (bow section).
Repairs : none.
Engraving : well visible Ladyface engraving.

Keywork : Lacquered : original lacquer.
Condition : very good, only minor wear and tear.
Pads : fair condition, some renewed.

Neck : Lacquered : original lacquer.
Condition : excellent / very good, with only minor wear and tear.

Features : Rolled tone holes / Double socket neck / microtuner.

Case : original case (?), painted grey.
Case condition : good, with normal wear and tear. Missing the handle.

History : Unknown, from auction in Fullerton, CA, USA. Imported in May 2020.

Remarks : The pads are older (with rivet only) but seal well.  We can do an additional overhaul on this sax on request.
The case is an old vintage case, probably original also (not sure). It was painted grey a long time ago, is fully functional. It needs a new handle only.

Price : 1995 euro