[cometcrater]

hey, I have a Conn 24M alto
serial No. 7116190
does anyone know if its considered a good sax??
cause i keep seeing all these threads bout crappy sax's so i was just wondering

 

[gary]

Have a very good sax player play your sax and then tell you about it. It could be a great brand and not play well, or vice versa. If you are not experienced enough to tell whether or not the sax is holding you back, get someone else to play it and let you know.

 

[goodsax]

I agree with Gary. From you post, it seems you're not very experienced with determining the quality of a saxophone, and getting someone who is to test play it is the best way to get an answer to your question. Also, as Gary indicated, sax models others consider inferior for whatever reasons, often turn out to be excellent players that fulfill an individual's playing needs, while poorly regulated higher end saxes that might have repair issues could be terrible players.

Whether or not the 24M is a good sax is really up to you and your personal requirements, not what others think, or say. If you enjoy playing the horn and it's working for you without any difficulty, that's a good horn. If you're not satisfied with the sound, or ease-of-playability, get a knowledgeable player to try it and share their impressions with you.

 

[Sax Kid]

Hey I have the same model, Serial Number 7107412. I was wondering the exact same thing at first. I've been playing this Conn for a while, and I love it! From all the saxes I've played on (which is quite a bit), I have to say that the tone of this sax is excellent! It just gives such a bluesy feel when played loud. I got the sax at a cheap music shop for $600. I did some research on this model, and I got nothing. From my experiences, it's great. I'm using a Meyer 6 mouthpiece and Fibracell reed with it, and it's really easy to get to altissimo and to play fast up there. Overall, I say this horn is GREAT for playing blues and old jazz.