1921 Conn C-Melody Saxophone

[makkreol]

they are tuned a bit higher than today so you might need to compensate that.

[HiToWhoeverReadsThis]

I have n old New Wonder model Conn C melody with perfect condition original mouthpice/case/lyre/mouthpiece holder/neck. Is it worth getting new pads put in and overhauling? The pads were the only hing not in perfect condition. Literally no scratches, looks new outta the factory but very obviously authentic

[Birdog225]

@HiToWhoeverReadsThis I would say its worth restoring. The Conns are the only C-Mel's worth anything, the rest are just hunk...

[dmh21061]

Very very SMOOOOOOTH.........

[Leebm29]

Very nice tone, I am impressed

[altosaxophoneist203]

is it true it can have a alto or tenor shaped neck?

[Birdog225]

@altosaxophoneist203 There were a slug of C's made, mostly poorly, and a lot of variation in neck design was done, but all the Conn's have this unusual straight neck.

[albanybeardguy]

@Birdog225 Most Conn C Melodies have curved necks but they did make a straight neck model.

[Birdog225]

@albanybeardguy Many of the surviving Conn C's do not have the original neck, which was straight, but are using a neck off a soprano which fits the neck joint perfectly and plays reasonably well and is very common to find.

[abukamoon]

I have several C-Melodies. I have a lot of trouble with intonation. You seem to have solved that problem and you have a nice clear tone. I wish I could get that out of my C horns.

[Birdog225]

@abukamoon Oh it's not me, this horn is so bleepin sweeeet! I've played several C's and none sound as clean as this Conn. I have a King, Blessing, Bouscher, and a no-name and they all sound like crap compared to the Conn. Thanks for the comment.

[jakedeving]

is the horn slightly bigger or smaller than a regular Eb?

[12Xenna]

I love the C sax. My brother played it in middle school, and he was always first chair. He still has it, and I love the sound of it!

[alexdfrancisco0116]

very cool man. i just stumbled upon a buescher elkhart ind c-melody in a friend's attic. i didn't even know what it was at first! thanks for this post!

[ihatetospam]

this is my kind of sax... any ideas if it's worth buying?

[Birdog225]

@ihatetospam I'd buy another one!

[TheKaffeeKlatsch]

@ihatetospam You can play piano parts right off the page with a C Melody.

[whatuwantmom]

this sax is soooooo rare

[mainecolbs]

this is a great demo. hopefully someday a manufacturer will start producing these!

[Benefit1970]

They do! Google it.

[frankgall]

Great tone for the C. So different from the Ebs and Bbs horns!!! Could describe the C melody as a 'sweet' sounding sax?

thanks!!!

[Mrtheman008]

is there a difference beetween that and alto?

[Birdog225]

The alto is pitched in Eb and the C-melody is pitched in C.

[Mrtheman008]

Oh, that makes sence. Thats what I thought. I play alto, it looks and sounds pretty similar, so I was just curiouse.

[ancientwolfspirit]

The C Melody is also the saxophone between a tenor sax and an alto sax.

[cyberlives2]

Great sound from the C. I bought one when I was in college, my instructor told me they were only good to make into lamps. The C is the only one I still have.

[Birdog225]

Hey thanks! There is nobody more annoying then the person who has strong opinions and feels obligated to share them; like your instructor.

[punkrockgoth1988]

@cyberlives2 If I ever managed to get my hands on a C Melody, all my effort would be spent on getting it into playing condition, not making it into a stupid lamp. Who the hell needs a Lamp? Some Instructors are so small minded. So what if it's not a common instrument. That makes it all the more precious!

[TheKaffeeKlatsch]

@cyberlives2 That's funny I made a lamp out of one for my mother many years ago..... then I still have a '21 & '23 Conn that are playable...... she loves the lamp.

[sandman2366]

Nice tone on a C-Mel, I can never get mine to sound that good

[Birdog225]

Fine mouthpieces and good reeds are hard to find. I'm using a vintage Selmer mouthpiece and reeds from 1921. I have three reeds left, and I'm not sure what I will do when they are gone...

[blackl1kemysoul7]

go to aquilasax. i hear they make good fair priced c melody mouthpieces and they take tenor reeds on the aquila pieces

[Birdog225]

Thanks for the tip! But in instrument collecting it's got to be either American made or French made to be worth anything. I also found a vintage box of Rico C-Mel reeds so I'm set for a while now.

[blackl1kemysoul7]

isnt aquilasax american?

[Birdog225]

They are made in New Zealand and are fine instruments! They just aren't a collectible...I look for stuff that is going up in value.

[dartanyon77]

I have always loved the sound of a saxaphone, and you do a beautiful job here. Good tonality. I played tenor sax in high school. Gret work birdog. Keep it up. God Bless.

[Broaart]

You sound good. It reminds me of the sax back in the day. 5*****!

[Filmmaker920]

that was a wonderful saxophone accompaniment! nice job

[okvolleyball]

great job nicely played .

[ERICROBILLARD1]

bravo, nice song! 5 *

[sizefam4]

Nice instrument and great sound!

[11weishuhne]

Wow you're amazing. (: I want to learn sax so bad.

[francos1960]

Very nice , at the end you are breathless!

[Mandolin1944]

Very nice -- easy listening. Too cool!  LOVE that SAX!!!

[van1976]

Hey Tony, listening to you makes me feel better already! 5*! I recently bought a Yamaha DGX-230 keyboard (for you know who), and I'm excited that it is now MY Christmas present. It seems like a great instrument to toy around with. What's your Yamaha model? Also, I took Sax as a kid (a late 1960's $250 model bought thru the school), unfortunately I sold it in the late 1970's--I'm still kicking myself. Lastly, you got a nice "feel" to your new "old girl".

--Van

[dmaurice1964]

VERY nice!!!!

Dominique

[andi33x]

very very nice song *****

[Jualtair]

WOW!!! But you know how many instruments play??? You are a great!! 5 stars!

[chansherly212]

thats lovely!! :-) :-)