Hello,
perhaps someone can help me or give me informations:
Last year I had the chance to get a silverplated Conn 6M. Substance was very good, but it needed a complete overhaul.
S/N is 309xxx and VIII stamped on the tube and on the neck. Strange thing was, that in origin it didn't have an engraving. Most likely it was later engraved by a former possessor.
Now, I'm a tenor player, so I was not in a hurry to overhaul the horn.
Some weeks ago I gave it to my repairman and he did a great job. Yesterday I went to him to fetch it and btw he told me to my surprise that the bell and the neck is made of solid silver. Until yet I had no idea that Conn ever built such an instrument.
So my question to the Conn specialists: Is there anybody who has more informations? What is it worth? (I'm not sure to keep it or not)
Best,
Ralf
perhaps someone can help me or give me informations:
Last year I had the chance to get a silverplated Conn 6M. Substance was very good, but it needed a complete overhaul.
S/N is 309xxx and VIII stamped on the tube and on the neck. Strange thing was, that in origin it didn't have an engraving. Most likely it was later engraved by a former possessor.
Now, I'm a tenor player, so I was not in a hurry to overhaul the horn.
Some weeks ago I gave it to my repairman and he did a great job. Yesterday I went to him to fetch it and btw he told me to my surprise that the bell and the neck is made of solid silver. Until yet I had no idea that Conn ever built such an instrument.
So my question to the Conn specialists: Is there anybody who has more informations? What is it worth? (I'm not sure to keep it or not)
Best,
Ralf