Artikel: Conn 10M Ladyface

General description : During WW2 Conn stopped almost all production of music instruments and switched to production of altimeters and other equipment for the US-Airforce. Only a very limited amount of saxophones were produced between early 1942 and end of 1945: most of them were for the US-military bands (with the US engraving on the bell) or special orders.
This one was built mid 1942 but lacks the US engraving. It could be a special order, but most likely it´s a 10M that was not finished when the war started in December 1945 (Pearl harbor attack). It´s completely identical to the sought-after pre-war 10M Ladyface, so with rolled tone holes and the T-cup octave pip. It's a terrific horn to play, very free blowing! Lots of power, fast ergonomic keywork  and a full sound.

Condition : The horn was overhauled by it´s previous owner in 2020. Original lacquer, with the usual wear. No damage or serious dents, only a couple of tiny dings around the bow section. All locking screws are present and it has the original amber rollers. The original neck has the T-cup octave pip. There´s a very light pulldown, hardly noticeable.
It comes with (probably) the original Conn case, without logo. The case is in good shape and fully usable. Also included is a nice wooded end cap: very desirable!

Level : professional.

Body :  Lacquer : original lacquer.
Condition : very good, with normal wear and tear.
Visual : some small dings / scratches.
Repairs : solder repair on low Eb keyguard.
Engraving : well visible Ladyface engraving.

Keywork : original lacquer.
Condition : very good , with normal wear and tear.
Pads : in very good condition: the horn was overhauled in 2020.

Neck : Original lacquer.
Condition : very good, very light pulldown. No dents. T-cup octave pip.

Features : Rolled tone holes.

Case : Original (?) Conn case.
Case condition : very good, with normal wear and tear.

History : Imported from the US in March 2023. From professional player.