1925 Conn Prototype Conn-O-Sax GL-218_A17-23

Title: Conn-O-Sax

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Prototype

Date: 1925

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-218_A17-23

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Notes:

• Prototype model

• One-of-a-kind, historical treasure.

• Keyed low Bb to high F, compared to the production model, which was keyed low A to high G. Only 26 of the production model are known to exist.

• Patched/lined tone holes indicate design experimentation by the makers.

• Remains in good condition.

• Bell unscrews

• No serial number

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