1964 Conn 10-I Artist Euphonium GL-108_A9-02

Mar 18

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Euphonium

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: 10-I Artist

Date: 1964

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: C84311

Accession Number: GL-108_A9-02

Provenance: Unknown

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: Low

Bell Orientation: Bell Front (horn is upright; bell is detachable)

Finish: Brass, polished

Lacquer: Yes

Engraving: Engraved bell with “CONN / ELKHART - IND. / U.S.A.” in striped zigzag text. Striped zigzag geometric and floral decorations surround the inscription.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Three front-action piston valves
Mother-of-pearl valve caps
Detachable bell
The 10-I Artist Euphonium is described on page 119 of the 1968 “Conn Product Manual”.
The original model of this instrument is categorized as a euphonium. However, manufacturers didn’t consistently define the difference between euphoniums and baritone horns, so this instrument can likely be considered either a euphonium or baritone horn.