OK. I am the guy who got the "freebie" tenor on SOTW. The consensus is that it is a Conn 10M body with Chu style keywork. Makes sense, to a Conn guy, I guess.
So far, I haven't played a single note on the thing. It was bent, banged and bungled when I got it. So first thing I put it in a more suitable case than the thing it arrived in and sent it off to my tech to be put into playing condition.
I'd like to know a bit about what I'll have when it comes back in playing condition. I'm having the G# articulated, as I prefer the functionality of it over the lighter action without it. I'll probably get the strap ring either moved of have another ring added, at my techs discretion. Other than that I'm leaving it as is (aside from Roo pads and resonators) with no buffing or other cosmetic things done to it. It has about 60% lacquer and looks like a vintage horn.
The questions:
Is there a serial number chart I can check the # against to get its age or is the keywork my only clue as to its age?
It has a neat little corked wooden end plug. Could it be original?
About how much will this thing be worth in so so cosmetic, but perfect physical condition? If it isn't good enough to be my main horn or backup, I'd like to know if my investment will be recouped on resale. My tech is VERY good, but is very busy in NYC, and charges accordingly.
Is protec the only inexpensive option for affordable LH bell key cases? I carved up a Cannonball case to hold it on the way to the tech. It seems a good fit, and with a bit of careful work nobody will be able to tell the interior was modified, But I'd still like to be aware of the options out there should I run into a deal too good to pass up.
"Conn 10M body with Chu style keywork."
What does that mean - in non-Conn speak?
What sort of resonators would this have come with originally? and
What sort works well on these horns? I'm inclined to go oversized seamless domed metal, but nylon is calling to me for some reason.
TIA
Carl (I don't know how many more free saxes I can afford) H.
So far, I haven't played a single note on the thing. It was bent, banged and bungled when I got it. So first thing I put it in a more suitable case than the thing it arrived in and sent it off to my tech to be put into playing condition.
I'd like to know a bit about what I'll have when it comes back in playing condition. I'm having the G# articulated, as I prefer the functionality of it over the lighter action without it. I'll probably get the strap ring either moved of have another ring added, at my techs discretion. Other than that I'm leaving it as is (aside from Roo pads and resonators) with no buffing or other cosmetic things done to it. It has about 60% lacquer and looks like a vintage horn.
The questions:
Is there a serial number chart I can check the # against to get its age or is the keywork my only clue as to its age?
It has a neat little corked wooden end plug. Could it be original?
About how much will this thing be worth in so so cosmetic, but perfect physical condition? If it isn't good enough to be my main horn or backup, I'd like to know if my investment will be recouped on resale. My tech is VERY good, but is very busy in NYC, and charges accordingly.
Is protec the only inexpensive option for affordable LH bell key cases? I carved up a Cannonball case to hold it on the way to the tech. It seems a good fit, and with a bit of careful work nobody will be able to tell the interior was modified, But I'd still like to be aware of the options out there should I run into a deal too good to pass up.
"Conn 10M body with Chu style keywork."
What does that mean - in non-Conn speak?
What sort of resonators would this have come with originally? and
What sort works well on these horns? I'm inclined to go oversized seamless domed metal, but nylon is calling to me for some reason.
TIA
Carl (I don't know how many more free saxes I can afford) H.