Conn New Wonder Series I Bb Soprano Sax - Used

Specs

Serial #: 109420 circa 1923-24

Model: 18M Bb Soprano, Straight

Low Pitch horn (A=440)

Finish: 4 : Highly polished brass throughout, pearl inlaid finger tips and pearl rollers.*

Haynes Patent Stamp

Rolled tone holes

Range: Low Bb - High F

Smooth G# key (which clearly indicates it is a Series I and not a II)

No front F key

Details

* It has clearly been relacquered at some point in its life—most likely at the factory based on the condition of the lacquer and engraving.

According to saxophone historian Pete Hales:

...it is almost universally thought that lacquer was not introduced until the 6M "Naked Lady" models, starting around s/n 260xxx (1934). It seems to have been a common practice to get old bare-brass horns lacquered in the 1930's to protect the finish, but this was not original -- it may have been done by Conn themselves, but it's aftermarket.

Comes with a vintage, Conn Bb soprano sax MP. 

Due to the age of the pads, we recommend giving the instrument a complete overhaul

At the time these photos were taken, the instrument did not have a neck cork, this has since been fixed.

Still has its original case.