When did Conn start making saxophones in Mexico?

When did Conn start making saxophones in Mexico?

Any Conn sax manufactured around 1969/1970 and some years after is likely made at the Nogales plant, and falls well short of Conn’s previous reputation for making fine Saxophones.

How do you identify a Conn saxophone?

On the back of many Conn saxophones (and other woodwinds) you will find a bunch of numbers and letters. The format varies somewhat depending on whether it is a New Wonder of Standard model. This is the date the patent was granted for the drawn tone hole patent. This is the patent number for the drawn tone hole patent.

Who makes Conn saxophone?

Conn-Selmer
C.G. Conn

When did Conn stop making saxophones?

1970
In 1960, Conn acquired the Best Manufacturing Company of Nogales, Arizona, and moved most saxophone production there, although the “artist” models continued to be produced in Elkhart. The company has undergone several changes in ownership, and discontinued professional models in 1970.

Where are Conn-Selmer Prelude made?

China
Amazing. I know the Prelude is made in China but the chinese imitating ‘made in china’ product. Priceless. This is the second unit we have purchased (two children playing saxophone now).

Does Conn still make saxophones?

C.G. Conn Ltd., sometimes called Conn Instruments or commonly just Conn, is a former American manufacturer of musical instruments incorporated in 1915….C.G. Conn.

Where are Elkhart saxophones made?

The Elkhart SXB is a saxophone with a little extra pedigree being made by the famous Selmer (USA) company who have a base in Elkhart, Indiana.