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My son recently attended marching band camp and arrived home requesting that I buy him a new saxophone. His current saxophone is a Conn with the shooting stars and Conn USA engraving, serial # L02031. He is embarrased by the used and worn condition of it's appearance. I took it into the local music store to be looked over (I do not know anything myself about saxophones) and to inquire about new instruments. I was told this saxophone had a great tone and played well. They offered us $500 in trade towards a used Yamaha student saxophone priced at $1000, no scratches or dents. I was surprised by this offer and began my research about the Conn, thinking that we may have a better instument than we originally thought, even if it's appearance isn't great.
I have spent many hours reading through this website and one other. From what I have gathered, this saxophone was made in 1968, and is probably one of the last "good" Conn's. Am I correct?
Also- my son is starting his freshman year in high school and his 5th year of saxophone. I am told that if I buy him a new saxophone, I should not purchase a student model like the Yamahas that are sold at the local store, but to buy a intermediate or an advanced saxophone. Now we are as confused as ever. Is it possible that our Conn is a good instrument for his level? At what level, if any, should we consider investing in a new instrument?
Thanks for any advice offered.
I have spent many hours reading through this website and one other. From what I have gathered, this saxophone was made in 1968, and is probably one of the last "good" Conn's. Am I correct?
Also- my son is starting his freshman year in high school and his 5th year of saxophone. I am told that if I buy him a new saxophone, I should not purchase a student model like the Yamahas that are sold at the local store, but to buy a intermediate or an advanced saxophone. Now we are as confused as ever. Is it possible that our Conn is a good instrument for his level? At what level, if any, should we consider investing in a new instrument?
Thanks for any advice offered.