But if you ever get a chance to play one of these horns do it, you will not be disappointed by the huge tone.Įven today you can find new horns labeled Martin, though they are Asian made and have no resemblence to the original Martin instruments. I personally think that Conn imported this body from France, but no body markings or other information is known, thus highly doubtful. an anomoly, the Conn 21M with full lacquer – Basic Pro model – is a fabulous sounding horn, though has few followers. Horns after this period are not highly sought after “N”-Prefix Nogales Mexico – this was the largest quality decline of Conn. – Conn Royal Artist stencil with RH G# trill, forked E key One doesn't get better intonation without moving to a poly-cylindrical bore instrument.Ģ627xx start New Aristocrat production (1931-1934)Ģ662xx Silver Plated New Aristocrat TenorĢ67xxx end New Aristocrat production (1931-1934)Ģ67xxx start Aristocrat Series I production (1934-1940)Ģ91xxx end Aristocrat Series I production (1934-1940)Ģ91xxx start Aristocrat “Big B” production (1940-1955)Ģ95xxx start ‘Top Hat and Cane’ 400 model (1941-1955)ģ31xxx start Aristocrat Series II (1950-1955)ģ55xxx end Aristocrat “Big B” production (1940-1955)ģ57xxx end Aristocrat Series II (1950-1955)ģ57xxx start Aristocrat Series III (1955-1963)ģ59xxx end ‘Top Hat and Cane’ 400 model (1941-1955)ģ59xxx start S5, S25 400 Model (1955-1963)ģ81xxx end Aristocrat Series III (1955-1963)ģ81xxx Around this time Selmer(USA) Purchased BuescherĬonn Saxophone Serial Number List Years and Serial Numbers are approximate The second test with #5838 was using the original 63.7mm barrel, pulled out 1.35mm. (I personally always play a 64mm barrel.) That instrument will play very nicely in tune for anyone who normally plays the standard 66mm barrel. The first test was with the pictured 66mm barrel. The first test was of #399, (as always, playing loud, so that explains the flatness in the throat tones). Bore 14.8mm at both the top and bottom of the LH joint. #399 Bore: 14.5mm at both ends of the LH joint. The barrel below has the TV screen shaped logo (but is a from a model N, not DN). The D was dropped when they joined Leblanc.

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