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But it has the nailfile G# so you can be certain you get that Chu sound. This is a transitional Chu, one of the first off the line, because it has some Wonder I parts (high Eb). Consider having us replate that as part of the process. Original Silver plate model, in good shape with about 80% remaining, no major body damage to mention either, Goldwash bell shows some heavy wear. Another Wonder II (aka a "Chu") with nailfile G#, rolled tone holes, everything we love. And 3) by memory, it had the most decorated by an owner case I've ever seen. I don't know how it got there, but the concept is something I highly respect for the attempt to help with that dreaded A-hiss that tenors are known for. The second memorable reason may be a past repair to the pip. I don't see this much (most the II+ 6M blend). This sax lands in our memory pages for a few reasons: 1) it's a transitional New Wonder I + II. Sound File: Selmer VI vs Conn Chu tranny vs Buescher 400 TopHat&CaneĬonn 'New Wonder I/ "Chu Berry" Transitional' Tenor- 1925 #m166,xxx The sax is in overall good shape aside from the relacquer, neck looks good - minor dings to mention (see photos) and perhaps the only major damage in its lifetime happened to the high E area where the damage only shows the repair. It also features the distinct Rolled Tone Holes of the era and the big, early Chu sound. #YANAGISAWA BUESCHER SUPER 400 PRO#□ So the true "cool factor" is that this tranny era Conn has the Chu keywork and the Naked Lady engravings - all still highly visible from the pro lacquer work. It's a true beauty and I can't tell how many people ask us about a Pretty "chu" in lacquer.one reason to help support this is because i was able to get the story of the this sax from the original owners' son. #YANAGISAWA BUESCHER SUPER 400 PROFESSIONAL#If ever a sax should get relacquered, it should look like this one! Although up for discussion, This could be a Professional job that could have happened in the late 1940s or 50s. Please ignore the few raindrops that made it on camera. Sound File (actual sax!): Conn 1924 New Wonder I, Yanagisawa (Buescher Super 400-Selmer VI copy), Buffet SA18-20#2889Ĭonn 'New Wonder II/10M' Transitional Tenor- 1934, #260k Lady Engraving, Original Lacquer, on a Chu Tenor I have only seen one other similar sax for sale it wasn't silver, nor was it labeled with the main parent company names as a flag-bearer.Ī cool piece of history, competing prior to the Selmer Mark VI, rarer than the VI. The sax will need a vintage mouthpiece for best performance. Overall it's a playable sax, where the biggest intonation issue was over the break (C2 to D2). Short Conclusion: After many mouthpieces, we conclude that the original mouthpiece (not present) must be crucial for the best optimum intonation. I was testing several mouthpieces (along with client-Doctorate in Sax) to see if this was perhaps a sax that he was searching for. I must say that the uniqueness of this sax is the huge factor to this one. It's worth mentioning that the lyre holder is removed (post solder evidence on the backside-good thing you don't want that anyway!) Notice the modern keywork!: Articulated G#+B, palm key design (not In-line)! #YANAGISAWA BUESCHER SUPER 400 PC#There was a high level of PC work done prior to the sax arriving, consider the pads 'playing great on older pads'. Pads, the owner says, were invested in not long ago. ![]() SUPERB Buffet soprano (rare), in silver!(RARE), keyed to high F also with SOLDERED ON TONEHOLES! (like a King or Martin) Once you geek-out on sax specifics, some players prefer and require soldered toneholes for the sound they seek. ![]()
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