Forum of the Saxes

Bariman · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:14 pm Post subject:

Indeed. There is more than just the length of the bore of a sax that produces a 'correct' note. Everything about a sax is there for a reason, and if you try to rig something comparitively alien to a horn, it probably won't work to the point of usability.

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Fred · Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Southeast Texas

When considering stencils to save money, don't forget to check out the post-Naked Lady 6m's and 10m's. These models starting in 1959-60 don't have the "sex appeal" of the earlier issues, and lack the RTH and tuner necks. But they are very good players and are often available in better condition than some of their earlier counterparts.

BTW - First post here!
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Bariman · Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 10:05 pm Post subject:

Good point, and Welcome!

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altosax4ever · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:08 pm Post subject: YOu guys will kill for this....

My director picked up a Mark VI for... ull all get mad... $75
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Bariman · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 3:25 pm Post subject:

Alto I presume? What condition was it in? Details would be nice...

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Fred · Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Southeast Texas

Another great option for a budget-minded Conn lover is the early 60's 6M/10M's with the newer engraving. They are not nearly as collectable as the naked ladies and lack a few of the earlier features, but they can be purchased in really nice condition for under $1000 . . . sometimes WAY under $1000. If these were the only 6M/10M models ever produced, I think they would compete pricewise with some other desirable vintage models. Since they follow the naked ladies, I think they are condidered the ugly duckling of the family. But they are still great saxes and even greater values.
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furtherdefinitions · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:28 am Post subject:

I have a Conn 6M Alto, with silver plate and a gold bell, from 1945. It was my father's horn when he was a pro. As far as I'm concerned, while the Mark VI has better ergonomics, the 6M kills it in pure sax tone. I have tried hundreds of Mark VI's, and my own personal bias aside, haven't heard one that can match my 6M.

It wouldn't hurt to ask about the price. I've emailed Gayle of vintagesax.com and asked for prices plenty of times, and she's always responded quickly. Also, check out junkdude.com. He also has 6M's available, and he often lists the prices.

They are among the great hons of all time. I'm glad that more players have finally discovered this. It just seemed these great horns were being overlooked in favor of Mark VI's because people were just doing it because everyone else was using a Mark VI. Some people go for a Mark VI automatically without ever trying the other great vintage horns, some of which I feel have a superior sound to the Mark VI. Just my opinion of course, but an opinion borne out of experience.