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Anne
User ID: 9976863 Dec 17th 11:29 AM
(I posted this query on the "Vintage Saxes" thread also, but haven't had any responses, so I thought I would post it here as well.)

I am hoping someone might be able to give me ANY more info (beyond age) on my mother's Conn bari sax. I have been able to find web info to confirm its age(by serial number), but am wondering what OTHER information I can find. Were there various models of Conn baritone saxes back then?

Bari numbers:
Pat. Dec. 8, 1914
1119954
B
5xxxx
L

I now know that the 1st number is a patent number for the tone-hole rolling process and I know the B is for bari and the L is for low range. But, is there other information I can gather on this horn? Where and how? I can add that it is silver (original plating), built for the US Navy. Would it be considered a decent vintage horn today?

Any info would be appreciated. The horn is currently being overhauled as a surprise birthday present for my mom (her 80th) ... she plays it in two community bands. I would like to be able to give her some more info on the horn as well.

Thanks in advance ...

Bo Meyer
User ID: 0359544 Dec 18th 11:43 PM
Hi Anne,

Look at www.saxpics.com that will give you some more information. I have an old Baritone myself, close to your mom´s, mine has the number 47.6xx.

Regards

Bo

Anne
User ID: 9976863 Dec 19th 11:35 AM
THANKS, Bo ... just checked it out! WOW, what an incredible resource for info on vintage horns! Will be spending some time there in the weeks ahead, as time allows through the holidays! So much to learn!

Anne User ID: 9976863	Dec 17th 11:29 AM (I posted this query on the "Vintage Saxes" thread also, but haven't had any responses, so I thought I would post it here as well.) I am hoping someone might be able to give me ANY more info (beyond age) on my mother's Conn bari sax. I have been able to find web info to confirm its age(by serial number), but am wondering what OTHER information I can find. Were there various models of Conn baritone saxes back then? Bari numbers: Pat. Dec. 8, 1914 1119954 B 5xxxx L I now know that the 1st number is a patent number for the tone-hole rolling process and I know the B is for bari and the L is for low range. But, is there other information I can gather on this horn? Where and how? I can add that it is silver (original plating), built for the US Navy. Would it be considered a decent vintage horn today? Any info would be appreciated. The horn is currently being overhauled as a surprise birthday present for my mom (her 80th) ... she plays it in two community bands. I would like to be able to give her some more info on the horn as well. Thanks in advance ...
Bo Meyer User ID: 0359544	Dec 18th 11:43 PM Hi Anne, Look at www.saxpics.com that will give you some more information. I have an old Baritone myself, close to your mom´s, mine has the number 47.6xx. Regards Bo
Anne User ID: 9976863	Dec 19th 11:35 AM THANKS, Bo ... just checked it out! WOW, what an incredible resource for info on vintage horns! Will be spending some time there in the weeks ahead, as time allows through the holidays! So much to learn!