[Ezekiel338]

Is there such a thing as a Conn without the Mercedes-Benz key cover, an underslung low Bb key for the left pinky, a g# trill key, no micro-tuner on the neck, keyed to F, with no front F key? How about with a gold-washed bell and bare brass?

 

[abadcliche]

I think pictures are going to be essential for a definitive answer.

 

[PhynyxMusic]

possible rare find?

Is there such a thing as a Conn without the Mercedes-Benz key cover, an underslung low Bb key for the left pinky, a g# trill key, no micro-tuner on the neck, keyed to F, with no front F key? How about with a gold-washed bell and bare brass?

It sounds like the rare F mezzo-alto/mezzo-soprano. I could easily be wrong, but that is the only F saxophone I've heard of and is pretty rare at that too.

 

[bruce bailey]

I think he means keyed TO high F, not keyed IN F. the Mezzo actually looks like a 50s 6M for the most part.

 

[Seasax]

what's it say on the bell?
is there a serial number,

or does it just look like a Conn?

 

[Seasax]

some col conn curved sopranos (wonder series) had no merc badge key guard and the 28m constellation didn't either,

 

[Dave dix]

sop's never had the merc badge guard but a picture or description of the serial stamp area will sort this one out
Dave

 

[Ezekiel338]

It has a serial number of 3800 and no markings whatsoever. It also has pulled tone holes, but they are not rolled. The reason I feel it might be a Conn is that the pinky key setup is identical to what is shown on the Wonder Improved model, straight bar G# key, but the Bb is moved underneath the C# and B.