Conn 6M Alto 6M VIII 304xxx

Description

This is a Conn 6M VIII alto saxophone SN# 304xxx (1942) with the VIII stamp on both body and neck. Although it looks like original lacquer, it is a well done relacquer job that managed to preserve virtually all of the original engraving, including the fine details. There is no evidence of heavy buffing and all of the tone holes look good as well. The horn has no dents, and only a few tiny dings on the neck that you can see in the pictures (and which could be removed if you want). If you’re going to buy a relacquered saxophone, this is the kind to buy – physically and mechanically clean, no past damage, no dent work, no resolders, straight body, neck not pulled down, everything original etc.

The 6M alto has a great tone – big, warm, powerful, but without being out of control. You can fill a room easily, but the tone also still stays under control if you want it to, moreso than the earlier Conn altos. The 6M’s also have excellent intonation and can even work for classical playing. But they are built for jazz and big band, with the fastest keywork of any saxophone and a tone that really suits the 40’s vibe. This horn has older pads and still plays, but it’ll need a repad soon. It ships in the original case.