This is a nice example of a Conn 6M 'Naked Lady' Alto Sax. The instrument is in excellent mechanical order and has been set-up in our workshop prior to sale so you can be sure it's blowing beautifully. We have replaced pads where necessary, and left others which still have a good life span. All the routine regulation and venting has been checked and adjusted where necessary. The instrument has no signs of major wear or any previous dent or re-soldering work. The body is very clean and free of dents as is the crook.
In our opinion this is an early re-lacquered model. The re-lac has been done extremely well and the engraving is still nicely showing on the bell and we have priced the instrument accordingly.
The 6M has a beautiful sound which is unique compared to modern day saxes, the underslung neck gives a feeling of immediacy to the tone and perhaps more brightness in the attack. The rolled tone holes add a roundness to the sound and perhaps again add to the immediacy of sound production. This instrument also has pearl rollers and the swivel right hand thumb hook.
Visual Rating | Fair |
Model | 6M "Naked Lady" |
Brand | Conn |
Level | Professional |
Case | Yes - Original |
Case Rating | Fair |
Set-Up Work | Checkdown |
Tech Rating | Good |
Mouthpiece | N/A |
Mouthpiece Rating | N/A |
Serial No. | M272315A |
Equivalent Cost | |
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