Saxophones My new 1920 Conn New Wonder

[Punchysax]

Today my new horn was delivered from Scotland , a 1920 New wonder gorgeous patina , what a surprise looks in great shape , new felts corks etc and played straight out of the box now issues the pads all look relatively new also. I purchassed for 900 pounds form a lady who was left it by her uncle in his will , I was expecting a visit to the tech and a repad as it was advertised as may need a service and overhaul. So I have had a good result tbh.

No work needed just a clean oil an adjust plays great.
The mouthpiece query I previously added an old hard rubber piece in the box looks like an old Meyer but no markings to identify it but it plays awesome with this piece.

 

[Punchysax]

Here she is

 

[Punchysax]

Another pic

 

[JayeNM]

nice....poor man's Chu...personally...I find no drawback to an NW1 vs. a Chu.

 

[Grumps]

Great old honkers. Hope you get it sorted out, as they're a joy to play.

 

[Tuppertn]

nice....poor man's Chu...personally...I find no drawback to an NW1 vs. a Chu.

Unless you need to file your nails. 😉

What is going on with G#? Is that a replacement touch or is that a factory variant? Looks like it came off a 10M.

 

[Punchysax]

The previous owner altered it ,basically cut a piece of metal shaped like what you see and flied to the original , to be honest it is ok .

 

[PigSquealer]

What is going on with G#? Is that a replacement touch or is that a factory variant? Looks like it came off a 10M.

The original G# touch was smaller. Looks like a larger touch plate was tastefully added. Look below at the ware area. Yeah, adding some extra touch plate would make life a bit better.

 

[turf3]

Even with my fairly short fingers I found my little finger running off the end of my 6M G# key so I soldered on a little plate. A not uncommon modification. Here, someone probably had long fingers.

 

[Punchysax]

Yes it makes it much easier it’s shaped like a 10m g sharp key.