[TropicalSax1]

Hi SOTW,
Can anyone provide me with any information on this horn. I have just stumbled across this in my home town (vintage saxophones never come up for sale here). Is this a conn C Melody, I have been unable to find any information on it or the serial number. I also have a 1932 tranny which I was able to find heaps of information on..so not too sure.
The owner has said name the price... Thoughts?.

Thanks

 

[zapatista]

Very nice, an early NWII. Body looks decent (neck octave mechanism looks to be not a hard fix), engraving and finish decent. If you can get it for a song, do it. Even as a parts horn for your transitional (which still has split bell keys--assuming you mean a C Melody transitional). NWII C Melodies are not nearly as common as NWI's. It really won't make a lot of difference in pricing as C Melodies in general don't go for a great amount. If you want to flip it as is, let me know.

 

[Andrewplaysax]

Heres a very similar looking sax, A conn from 1922, you can see the rolled tone holes on your bell and all the key works look exactly the same except the G Key which looks more straight than in the photo of the one in the case but that could be due to bending of the key. I can't really make out the engraving on the one photo so chances are it a Conn C-Melody that Was made in the late 1920s.

serial Number page- https://www.conn-selmer.com/en-us/resources/serial-numbers/cg-conn-instrument-serial-numbers
Original photo- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxophone_tone_hole#/media/File:ConnCMelodySax.JPG

 

[milandro]

Yes a Conn with straight neck, one of the best C melodies in my opinion.

I sold one to Raaf Hekkema ( see picture) I also included in the deal the original, but refaced opened to modern specs , Conn Eagle.

The sweetest sound

 

[nigeld]

The "C" above the serial number says that it is a C-melody.
New Wonder II serial numbers start at about 143,000, so it is one of them.
Date of manufacture is about 1925.

The value depends on how much work is needed to get it into good playing condition.
I paid £475 for a NW I C-mel in very good condition in the UK a year ago.

Getting the right mouthpiece can be an issue. I use an old Conn C-mel mouthpiece, which gives a soft mellow sound.

 

[Tharruff]

Offer $ 100 bucks...appears to be gold plated to me...

Edit: Agreed that it is silver plate upon further examination of the photos...

 

[zapatista]

Offer $ 100 bucks...appears to be gold plated to me...

Silver Plate. Look at inside the bell (gold plated/gold "wash") to body difference in the 1st pic.

 

[milandro]

silverplate and very worn out in some areas.

The problem, as usual, is not so much the buying price but how much getting it playable will cost.

 

[PigSquealer]

I have been unable to find any information on it or the serial number.

https://forum.saxontheweb.net/gtsearch.php?q=Conn c melody

No case? needs cleaning, oiling & tune. Has mouthpiece. Owner just wants gone. Name your price has no guilt.

 

[TropicalSax1]

Thanks for all the replies.. it actually sold today but I'm not sure how much for. I will keep an eye out for others. I actually wouldn't mind a tenor tranny.. but we will see.

 

[PigSquealer]

Thanks for all the replies.. it actually sold today but I'm not sure how much for. I will keep an eye out for others. I actually wouldn't mind a tenor tranny.. but we will see.

No surprise. That was a nice unit in great condition. I wouldn't be surprised if it sold @ $100 to the first person that showed up.

 

[TropicalSax1]

Hi guys,

I ended up finding a silver plated-gold bell New Wonder Series I C-melody 79xxx I think its about 1921 (quite common horn I believe). Needs a little bit of TLC and will be a bit of a working project, but excited to see how it goes!! Unfortunately it didn't come with a case, so that will be the first thing I try and find!

Wish me luck 😉

 

[Grumps]

Shoot. I was gonna tell you to ask for a hundred bucks.
To give to you to take the horn off his hands...

 

[PigSquealer]

Hi guys,

I ended up finding a silver plated-gold bell New Wonder Series I C-melody 79xxx I think its about 1921 (quite common horn I believe). Needs a little bit of TLC and will be a bit of a working project, but excited to see how it goes!! Unfortunately it didn't come with a case, so that will be the first thing I try and find!

Wish me luck ��

Congratulations on your new C Mel. From the serial number chart yes it is a series 1 late 1921 or early 22. That's the exact same one I have 82XXX.
I think you did better on this one then your original post. Appears to have a lot less wear. MM has complete pad sets, get the flat metal resonators.
Matt Stohrer has YouTube videos on how to disassemble the micro tuner.

Wishing you good luck !

 

[rzzzzz]

i fell in love with (the idea of) a C melody i found tossed out in the trash bin behind a psych hospital. i should have run.

 

[Reet McVouty]

i fell in love with (the idea of) a C melody i found tossed out in the trash bin behind a psych hospital. i should have run.

Hmm, dumpster diving in a psych hospital trash bin? Somebody's got some weird hobbies ... :mrgreen: