[ivan.essilfie]

A friend of mine recently came across this 10M naked lady but wasn't sure of the year is was made. Any help on locating the year on this horn??

Also It still has its original lacquer which I would say is around 80%. not sure what price this 10m would even go for??

Lastly, the right stack may have a leak (low register appears hard to play) is that something a small adjustment would fix or is it worth breaking the bank and just getting a full repad/overhaul done? haha

 

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566,011

http://www.saxpics.com/?v=ser&manID=3#full_chart

they have a chart

also

"conn saxophone serial number chart" google search gives other options to look for

 

[turf3]

1) See SN charts

2) Don't know for sure, but if not freshly repadded & regulated, I'd say well under $1000. Basically the further you get from the end of the rolled tone hole era, the more the general quality of fabrication and assembly decline, and along with that the prices. Also, the more likely an instrument's history was "marching horn" rather than "prized musical instrument" which has bearing on its condition today. That said, sonically the later 10Ms are reported to be so close to the earlier ones as to make no difference, and I think good regulation and attention to detail in setting-up can make them play a lot better.

3) There's no way to tell what needs to be done to correct leaks, which could be from adjusting one cork thickness, to replacing a couple pads, to a complete repad, without actually seeing the thing in person. Visually it doesn't look like one of those where you can tell from the get-go "it needs everything". It could be ready to play with a small adjustment, or it might need a lot more. It doesn't look all beat up, but there's considerable playing wear (look at the right thumbhook).

 

[JayeLID]

Everything Turf says.

In good playing shape these are worth at least $1500 now, given the lacq perhaps $1800+...assuming standard overslung octave key.

They sound and blow like older 10M's because Conn never changed the body and neck specs, except for the RTH, going double-socket tenon in the 50's, and moving to an undserlung neck in mid 60's.

A LOT of times, 'full repad' isn't necessary, although techs will often give a hard sell on it. But there is no way to answer your question without having the horn in hand.

 

[turf3]

Everything Turf says.

In good playing shape these are worth at least $1500 now, given the lacq perhaps $1800+...assuming standard overslung octave key.

They sound and blow like older 10M's because Conn never changed the body and neck specs, except for the RTH, going double-socket tenon in the 50's, and moving to an undserlung neck in mid 60's.

A LOT of times, 'full repad' isn't necessary, although techs will often give a hard sell on it. But there is no way to answer your question without having the horn in hand.

Actually, if you look closely, this is the weird "split" octave key design, kind of vaguely similar to the The Martin design, and it looks like the double socket.

Personally if I needed a tenor right damn now, I'd be quite happy with the horn shown, assuming it turned out to be in the condition it appears to be - and my main tenor is a silver plated 1947 10M.

 

[GaSax]

Nice looking Conn!

Mine has a wear spot on it in the same spot just above the engraving on the bell. Was like that when I got it.
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Take it to a repair tech to get it in playing condition. The pads look ok in the picture but looks can be deceiving. Could be something in the upper stack causing the problem?

If you have another mouthpiece try it first if you can. I've had some recent experience with certain mouthpieces not working with certain saxophones.

The local repair tech here recently told me about a kid with same problem. Mouthpiece fixed the problem.

 

[turf3]

That wear on the bell looks like a sax stand to me.

 

[motteatoj]

Actually, if you look closely, this is the weird "split" octave key design, kind of vaguely similar to the The Martin design, and it looks like the double socket.

The neck screw on the neck gives it away as well.

 

[DarrellMass]

Judging by the pic you provided that shows a glimpse of the octave key mechanism, that 10M is from the late 50's-early 60's generation. I have a '61 with the same mechanism, however, mine doesn't have the naked lady in its engraving, so that would make yours earlier than '61. Mine was totally overhauled, and I love it. Does yours need a total overhaul? Hard to say, looking at pics. Possibly not. A very worthwhile horn to own, if the price is right.

 

[bruce bailey]

Made in late 1955.

 

[Mike T]

Yes, and if it's in good condition it's a steal at any price under $1,800.