The Absolutely Ultimate Conn 10M "Naked Lady"

The horn of choice for numerous great masters like Lester Young and Dexter Gordon the Conn 10M is one of those instruments that has always been held in great esteem. This instrument is the result of a search for a perfect 10M, perhaps not historically as it is absolutely a custom horn, but perfect in aesthetics and mechanical function.

It also had to be perfect in sound because that's  what the 10M is all about. In my opinion the Conn 10Ms built from 1934 to 1959 were the best sounding saxophones produced by the American saxophone industry. And of course it had to retain the most famous attribute, the "Naked Lady" or "Lady In The Window" neoclassical engraving on the front of the bell. This Old Horn's entire business plan is based on these fine old American horns and the 10M is one of the cornerstones of that plan.

To achieve our vision required a couple of simple modifications starting with the strap hook ring. The original position was too high on the body causing the horn to rotate and smack the mouthpiece right into the player's chops as soon as he relaxed. Every 10M was made this way for 30 years. What could they have been thinking? Anyway, since the body was to be plated it was a no-brainer to move the strap hook ring down a couple of inches which fixed the problem. Players experienced in the 10M know it immediately on putting the horn on.  There's a difference between "modification" and "improvement". We reckon we did the latter. If you play it you'll see.

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