Conn Transitional Chuberry / Art Deco

General description : A rather unique Conn saxophone!.... This is one of the very first ChuBerry / Transitional types, with the Art-deco engraving. It has the low B and Bb key on opposite sides of the bell, and also the ChuBerry keywork. The original neck has no microtuner: maybe a custom option? Further details: matt silver-plated body, silver-plated keywork, rolled tone holes, gold wash bell. This sax had the old-style left hand pinky plateau (ChuBerry style) and the typical beautiful Art Deco engraving on the bell. This horn has most features of the ChuBerry, and no swivel thumb hook.These horns are known for their unique warm sound, not to compare with a later Transitional model. It plays and sounds like a ChuBerry, with minor keywork modifications.Condition : The sax is in very good physical condition with no dents or damage. Tone holes are not flattened and in original condition. No rust marks. The silver finish is almost completely intact. The Art Deco engraving is perfect and just beautiful! The neck is in perfect condition, with no pull down. All locking screws and original amber rollers are present. The body is straight.This alto was overhauled by its previous owner in 2022, using Conn-style pads with flat-metal resonators. It comes with an almost-new Wolfpack case for optimal protection.Warranty : as-is condition : no warranty.Level : professional.Body : Matt silver plated body.Condition : very good.Visual : no issues.Repairs : none.Engraving : sharp Art Deco engraving.Keywork : silver plated keywork.Condition : very good, with only minimal wear and tear.Pads : New Conn-style pads with flat metal resonators.Neck : silver plated, no microtuner.Condition : very good.Features : Rolled tone holes / Art Deco engraving.Case : Wolfpack contour case.Case condition : almost new.Remarks : These silver-plated examples with the so-called Art Deco engraving are highly sought-after and true collectors items. They were made during a short period between mid of 1930 and 1932. (Serial M239710 has the same configuration and was built only a couple of days later...)

Price: 2195 EUR

Brand: Conn

Category: Alto

Seller Location: The Netherlands