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1923 Conn C Melody Saxophone in "00 Artist Special" gold-plate over silver-plate finish, undergoing full restoration. The saxophone is owned by the author of this post. The photo was taken by the restoration professional. |
Early information about Conn saxophones, especially those made prior to 1969, is constrained by the loss of early Conn factory records. This includes the Conn and Pan American brand of saxophones, as well as a host of "stencils" and other retail brands. Volumes of "information" of varying degrees of veracity exist online, especially in the numerous online communities devoted to saxophone topics. Using those and other sources...
