Some of these earlier M series horns were silver plated, most of the late ones were laquered brass. Serial number range 249,200-260,0001934-1947 The M series with rolled tone holes. Many unique and experimental combinations were seen. 145,000-249,2001932-1934: The Transitional years: Conn was changing from the New Wonder series II to the M series. Different key configurations, the underslung alto necks, resonator pads and experimentation with different finishes began in the late 1920's and early 1930's including early lacquer finishes. Serial numbers 40,000-145,0001925-1932 The New Wonder Series II (Chu Berry) More experimentation from 1928-1934 leading to the M series. Some were gold nickel plated or bare brass. Rolled tone holes introduced around 1918. The micro tuner neck first itroduced on altos in 1922. Horns were gold, silver or nickel plated, often with elaborate engravings. Horns were either silver, gold or nickel plated or bare brass1912-1917: The New Invention models. Serial numbers 1-40,000 Models made between 1906-1916 had the union label stamp. They are very rare.almost non-existant.1895-1917: The Wonder models. serial number ranges of the following models.pre 1895: These are the Worchester models. I am posting this for those of you curious as to what year or model your Conn saxophone might be.
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