Conn Saxophone Brand Family Infographic

 

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...

I've created an infographic linked below that describes the brand family of Conn saxophones from the period of, roughly, 1915-1958. Page one of this PDF file is the infographic itself; page 2 contains links to many of the sources used. This infographic is available for free use and distribution as a service to the saxophone community, provided it is kept in its original form, with credit given to the source (the infographic's copyright holder), and is used for noncommercial purposes only. Click the link below. You will be taken directly to the infographic PDF without providing any personal contact information.

Conn Brand Family Infographic, 2026