How To Find Authentic Conn Alto Saxophones
The Conn Alto Saxophone is a type of alto saxophone made and produced by the Conn Musical Instrument Company. Though highly popular during the 1920's, the company stopped making professional models by the 1970's. Today, only a few authentic, vintage pieces of this instrument can be found, which is one of the main reasons why the instrument is highly sought by collectors and passionate musicians. If you're one of the few who covet this vintage instrument, here is how you can get ahead and find yourself an authentic Conn Alto Saxophone.
The safest place to search for the instrument is in a vintage or antique shop. Nobody knows how to protect an antique more than a fellow collector. You can be assured that any Conn Alto Saxophones you find in the shop would be in the best condition possible. The only problem with this, is that it's typically hit or miss. A vintage shop would have a limited collection of antiques, and whose to say they have the instrument in their midst. If you want, you can call several antique and vintage shops first to see if they have one in their store. Another viable option is a music specialty store. Though these stores cater mainly to popular instruments, it is still possible they have some Conn Alto Saxophones in their shop. Similar to vintage stores, going to a music specialty store can assure you of the saxophone's quality and authenticity. The store clerk may even give you a few details about Conn Alto Saxophones if he is knowledgeable enough. However, just like in vintage shops, the price will definitely be higher, so be prepared to spend much. Also, you are not alone in purchasing this instrument. Other people might beat you to the punch. To broaden your options, you can consult the internet. Most collectors sell their collections online. Mostly, though, you'd have to make do with the pictures in the website. Online purchases are definitely riskier, but it's worth a try if you have no other options left. Also, you can look for collectors near your area so you could come over and inspect the instrument for yourself. The saxophone, due to its rarity, is extremely expensive, so be way of saxophones with unreasonably low prices. Online auction sites may also contain different types of Conn Alto Saxophones. Be wary though, and choose only trusted sites, and protect your personal information at all times. The good thing about purchasing one online is that you can find one that is within your budget. There are different Conn Alto Saxophone makes and visiting several websites can increase your chances of finding the right make at the right price. The cheapest make would probably be the company's student line, which was manufactured from the 1960's onwards. Upon getting your saxophone, you have to make sure of a few things. Since this is a rare saxophone, it would definitely decrease its value if the saxophone has scratches on it. Also check for dents and holes, as these would certainly decrease the sound quality. To determine that the instrument in your hand is a genuine Conn Alto Saxophone, check out the serial number. Saxophones made before 1963 had the letter prefix M. Models after 1963 had serial numbers starting with C. Other prefixes indicate the year they were made. Saxophones manufactured in 1967, while recent models had serial numbers with five numbers, with a zero at the beginning.
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