C.G. Korn 10M "Naked Lady" Tenor Saxophone

"Lady Face" Early Production Model

[Overview]
Vintage Conn 10M tenor saxophone "Naked Lady (= Lady Face)". Lacquer finish. Factory serial number M275xxx. Made in 1936.Accessories: Vintage hard case (exterior shows wear and scratches)

[Condition]
Dents and repair marks visible on the neck, U-bend, and several key posts. Octave tone hole repaired (on the body). Re-lacquered. The lacquer's texture and discoloration suggest a factory lacquer from around 1960. Fully disassembled, interior/exterior cleaned, all pads and rubber parts replaced, overhauled and adjusted.The right-hand E♭ trill key has been adjusted for smooth operation.
※...Right-hand E♭ trill key. Used for D-E♭ and F-E♭ trills. Designed to open a small tone hole on the lower side of the body when the right middle finger is released.Features corresponding to swing jazz sheet music from its heyday.

[Features]
An early production model of the "Naked Lady," the final model of the golden age of Conn saxophones. The charm of the "Lady Face" lies in its deep, rich resonance that fills the space, characteristic of Conn saxophones , combined with a straight, aggressive edge. Jazz giants of the era, including Charlie Parker (6M) on alto, Lester Young at his peak on tenor, and Dexter Gordon through the mid-1960s, cherished these instruments, leaving behind countless legendary performances. The early "Naked Lady" models, in particular, enjoy immense popularity, and like Selmer's SBA, their availability on the current market diminishes year by year.

☆Okubo Gakki collaborates with the saxophone specialist repair workshop, Odagiri Kobo, to perform all adjustment work.

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