Are Conn Selmer saxophones good?
The build quality is on par with other great Taiwanese made saxophones (some of which sit a few hundred pounds above the Conn-Selmer) and the tone is completely alive. When I say alive I don’t simply mean bright, I mean it puts a whole palette of tone at your disposal.
Are Conn alto saxophones good?
They build a good product, and they do so at an affordable cost. They make a great saxophone. They have a good action, and one of the best intonations of any sax. If I were to buy a new horn, I would most definately consider buying a Yamaha.
What is the difference between Selmer and Selmer Paris?
Selmer Paris and Selmer USA can be looked at as two separate companies. Selmer Paris is in France and makes the pro saxophones. Selmer USA is a totally separate thing that makes its own line, student to pro horns that span all woodwinds (clarinets, flutes, oboes, saxophones etc.) and brass.
Who played a Conn 6m?
It was and is one of the greatest saxophones ever made, along with its big brothers the 10M tenor and 12M baritone. Among the greats that used these instruments were Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Harry Carney and Gerry Mulligan.
Are Conn tenor saxophones good?
It sounds really good, and plays pretty good too. the intonation is much better than the New Wonder. The key positioning is better; closer to the 10M. The horn I gig with, that I absolutely LOVE is a 1948 Conn 10M Naked Lady that belonged to my father.
Where are Selmer Prelude saxophones made?
Amazing. I know the Prelude is made in China but the chinese imitating ‘made in china’ product.
How much is a Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone worth?
At only $649, you really can’t get a better instrument at this price point. My vision for this saxophone is to change the way we think of an entry level instrument. I want people to be able to buy this horn and not have to think they are going to need a step up instrument a few years later.
Who owns Conn-Selmer?
Steinway Musical InstrumentsConn-Selmer / Parent organization
Conn-Selmer, Inc. is an American manufacturer of musical instruments for concert bands, marching bands and orchestras. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments and was formed in 2003 by combining the Steinway properties The Selmer Company and United Musical Instruments.
Where are glory saxophones made?
China
These saxes are mass produced in China & identical saxes are marketed on Amazon under different names.