Conn 6M Alto Saxophone Fresh Overhaul Early Example!

Description

This is the ultimate lead alto. The first year of the Conn 6M design is my favorite for tone of all Conn altos, and all of the best 6M’s I have played have been in this range so far. I’m sure there are many great later ones, but as far as I am concerned, these are the ones to get. And all for less money than a used Yamaha.

The tone of this alto and the ability to carry and project over a band are its two greatest strengths and the main reasons you should buy it. Nothing sounds like a Conn, and nothing projects as effortlessly. It’s just so fun to play, and so warm and full sounding when pushed. Not at all shrill or piercing – just effortlessly powerful. If a Yamaha is the Toyota of modern saxophones (boring but dependable), this is the 60’s Corvette Stingray. And freshly restored:-)

This horn is original silver plate, and has a fresh, high-quality overhaul. It plays extremely easily. Many people have never played a saxophone that was actually right. This one is! Bb is easy to play at a saturated pianissimo, and all the pads have a “dry” snappy feel that is the hallmark of good pad work. This has the correct flat metal resonators with rivet, and plays easily in tune. The intonation on a Conn like this is nice and slotted in. And it works well with a wide range of mouthpiece options.

The keywork on a Conn 6M is very comfortable. It is different from the Selmer “balanced action” style keywork that is found on all modern saxophones, but it was developed at the same time and is equally modern once you get used to it. The pinky table is designed in the shape that you can outline with your pinky while depressing the upper stack keys. (Makes sense, right?) and the stack keywork is the fastest design ever developed for saxophone. Even faster than Selmer’s design. So these are very playable.

The build quality is among the best of any saxophone ever. Conn’s factory was in its heyday in the 1930’s and was the most modern musical instrument factory in the world at the time. The quality of these horns is still unmatched among modern saxophones. Saxophone repairmen love to work on them because they just want to go back together so easily.

This comes with a modern case to protect it in shipping. If you want to discuss upgrading to a BAM Softpack, that’s the best case for this, and I can sell you one at a good discount.