Conn 10M Tenor Saxophone 295xxx Stand-Out Player

Description

This is a very clean original lacquer Conn 10M tenor. It has almost all of its original lacquer. This horn is gorgeous and has been played very little since it was new. There is hardly any wear on it – just a few touch points like the octave key and palm keys. The bell engraving looks particularly nice – this is about as close to new-looking as you will see the engraving on a 10M. There are some small dents on the back of the bow that will be removed, and the same thing with a crease in the bell flare. Both of these are minor issues that are quite common in vintage tenors. This price INCLUDES an overhaul by Matt Stohrer which has JUST been finished! This horn turned out to have a GREAT tone. It is one of the best 10M’s that I have played, and I’m actually thinking of holding onto this one as a reference Conn tenor for people to try when they want to know what a good 10M plays like. Lots of guys all over the world seem to be moving from modern horns to vintage Conn tenors specifically, because they are looking for a bigger, more complex and rich tone. This horn easily blows away any modern horn tonally. (That includes even my favorite modern horns.) The only drawback is that you have to spend a couple of weeks getting used to the non-Selmer-style keywork. It is quite fast keywork once you’re used to it, and it’s well worth the adjustment period. In short, this is one of the best 10M’s I have played, with a fresh overhaul (domed brass screw in resos) by one of the best saxophone techs around. Pictures are pre-overhaul, by the way. It looks even better now.