Artikel: Conn New Wonder 2 / ChuBerry
Type : New Wonder series II (ChuBerry)
Serial : M148863
Year : early 1925
MRO ID : AS133
General description : Lots of the New Wonder Series 2 (aka ChuBerry) alto´s were made between 1924 and 1929, staring around serial 144xxx. All of the "Series II" horns had rolled tone holes and "nailfile" G# keys. Conn started changing the design of the alto and the Transitional alto´s were introduced end of 1929, shortly after the Great Depression. It´s rather easy to find a Chuberry alto through the online platforms, but most of them are in very worn condition and with lots of damage. Most of them were silver plated, but some other finishes were available as well. A couple were even made in gold-plated version, with the famous Stenberg engravings. Beautiful horns, with a fantastic warm sound!
This specific ChuBerry alto was built early 1925. It has the standard silver-plated body and keywork. These early ChuBerry altos have a slightly different engraving.
Condition : This alto is a real beauty, 100 years old and in good playing condition. It sounds very warm and smooth: perfect for blues and ballads. It shows no wear on the body and the keywork. No repairs or damage. All locking screws are present and the rollers are original. The pads (no resonators) are older but the horn is still in playing condition. I polished up some parts of the horn to show it´s condition. A repad in the near future is recommended. This horn has the original neck, with working microtuner. The neck has no pulldown.
The horn comes with the original Conn case, as well as the original end cap, lyre holder and leather neck strap. All in great condition and without damage.
Level : professional.
Body : silver plated.
Condition : Excellent
Visual : No issues.
Repairs : none.
Engraving : Beautiful engraving on the bell.
Keywork : silver plated plated.
Condition : Excellent, with only minor wear and tear.
Pads : Older but in playing condition, without resonators.
Neck : silver plated, with microtuner.
Condition : Excellent. No pulldown.
Features : Rolled tone holes.
Case : Original Conn case, with logo.
Case condition : Original case. Good condition, with light wear and tear. Fully functional.
History : Imported from USA in 2023.
