Repairman's Overview: Pre-War Conn 6M Alto Saxophone

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Saxophone repairman Matt Stohrer of www.StohrerMusic.com does it live! We'lldo it live! with another sitcom-length installment of Repairman's Overview, correcting a long-standing oversight by finally doing one on the venerable Conn 6M- a horn that has one finicky problem keeping it priced way lower than it should be. But now you know what the problem is and how to fix it! So get thee to a pre-war Conn 6M, one of the most finely crafted saxophones ever made.
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Conn microtuner assembly: • Saxophone Repair Topic...
Conn microtuner, disassembled: • Repairman's Overview: ...
Conn microtuner tool: • Sax Repair Tool Review...
Conn microtuner work holder: • Saxophone Repair Tip: ...
Conn microtuner, soldering it back on: • Saxophone Repair Tip: ...
Double socket necks and how they leak: • Saxophone Repair Topic...
Article on the Conn "transitional" and their variations: www.stohrermusic.com/2012/10/...
Conn microtuner writeup by Stephen Howard: www.shwoodwind.co.uk/HandyHint...
Conn 6M writeup by Stephen Howard: www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/S...
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@ButteryAftertaste 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my God, you mentioned the transitional video!!! I honestly thought I had lost my mind when I couldn't find it anymore. Like, was seriously questioning my memory for several years, but I knew it once existed! That's too bad and really stupid about how KZfaq used to have that work. Also, great video!

@StohrerMusic Жыл бұрын

Finally found a backup and re-uploaded it 👍

@ButteryAftertaste Жыл бұрын

@@StohrerMusic Literally about to watch it.

@gofastcorgi2526 2 жыл бұрын

The rain background noise just makes this video perfect. 10/10

@andrewdangelo4263 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing video, Matt! And I love hearing the rain in the background. Very calming.

@marike1100 2 жыл бұрын

That 6m is so mint it’s breathtaking. A big difference from some of the ratty looking ones available on the auction sites lately.

@kevin.m213 Жыл бұрын

Wow, your insight where you show the cross section of the mouthpiece/neck is incredible. Never thought about the fact that, in addition to lengthening the instrument, you're altering the inside of the mouthpiece chamber. Love how detailed your videos are!

@lovablebigman2343 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta agree. 6m Horn is the best alto I've ever played.. Super nice with a brilhart mouthpiece too.

@phooesnax 2 жыл бұрын

The silver plate units clean ring and sound better. The 20s horns are also better than you would expect too

@phooesnax 2 жыл бұрын

The RESO pads plus rolled create a great seal snd super reduce wear. Great horns. These also can tolerate minor leaks somehow.

@RatBallz69 2 жыл бұрын

Ah damn I wish I got to see the transitional video before it was deleted, I have a 1931 6M transitional with the art deco engraving and you only have to breathe through it to make a tone, they're really something special when setup correctly. Great video 👌

@Blijdenstein 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another very interesting video Matt!

@francois9144 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Matt for this great video. 🙏🙏

@zeldemalevitz4996 2 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive. Thanks.

@zangsax 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I sold my silver transitional and clean brass 6M. Big boy bills. That one is a beauty. Id love to -lay one you have restored so I know what they really ply like.

@ryanhelms9605 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love these overview videos. Would be really cool to see one on the Mark VII, maybe compared to a late VI. Those horns seem to be controversial, but I feel they’re well built and most people who play them sound great. There’s also rumors about the N and M body tubes that I think it’d be interesting to hear a repair man’s take on

@smythe555 2 жыл бұрын

My alto is a 250,XXX 6M, no micro tuner, swivel thumb rest. Apparently it was owned by a classical musician before me, if I remember correctly. I have tried many other horns, but keep coming back to the 6M and my New Wonder II tenor. Both have a very special sound.

@hartwheeler4591 2 жыл бұрын

Thank's for another great Conn video. I've got a 26M and 30M. My father, who was a professional musician, left me the tenor when he passed away and recently I bought the alto to go with it ( I play them but not professionally). My father had bought the Conn after his MKVI was stolen on a gig which, recalling his knowledge and standards, says a lot for the Conn. My horns are the same year, according to serial numbers, 1932 but while the alto doesn't have the alternate E♭ tenor does and which my father wedged closed with a piece of cork under the cage. If you could share some more info on this deleted key that would be nice.

@StohrerMusic 2 жыл бұрын

www.stohrermusic.com/2011/05/on-the-forked-eb-aka-eb-trill-on-vintage-saxophones/

@gregorydutton349 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, great video again. I’m an info kinda guy and I just love the technical knowledge you offer for free, so kind. I have a transitional 6m from 1933 but it has the New York neck. Seal seems good and it plays great, but I’m still trying to find the right mouthpiece. I play funk, so have tried a few brighter pieces but I have heard Meyer suggested before along with Brilhart. Do you have an opinion? I know we are all different. Cheers 🎷

@phooesnax 2 жыл бұрын

MEYER 5 is just right for these

@brendamacdougall9570 2 жыл бұрын

I like watching these vidios very helpfull I have an old horn i think ot was built sometime in the 1920s its Marten I seem to have trouble with octave key alot it screeches when i play d with the octave key anyone have any suggestions?

@MrEVANwhat 2 жыл бұрын

If a slot of one of the set screws is fully destroyed, do you have to drill them out? Do they make screw extractors that small to take em out? Thank you for putting out this video 🙏

@StohrerMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the video linked in the description about the set screws, I go over in detail

@XavierJordanMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of theseeeeeeeee

@tooties545 2 жыл бұрын

I sold my Conn Transitional Alto 2 years ago. Serial number 266191. Mine did not have the microtuner or under slung octave.

@mlindberg12345 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a trans alto 254xxx silver deco. What is the worth? Are you interested? Good video. Very knowledgeable.

@zanderbird9198 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I have a 1934 6m that I took on as a project and overhauled. It played beautifully for the first year but now it won't hold a straight pitch. The body that I have has damage where the neck connects to the horn. It looks like someone has rung jt with a wrench in the past. How can i fix this?

@jamesdarylthomas3684 2 жыл бұрын

I have a conn saxophone it looks like it's old as hell needs repairs bad pads everything else I'm going to have to look at it and hopefully I can get back to you to let you know what model it is plus it is real heavy this thing will break your neck so I'll get back to you next time thanks

@edge60able 2 жыл бұрын

Once the neck is fixed up, would it need to be re-fixed again often, or is it good (given a reasonably careful owner) for 5-10(+?) years?

@StohrerMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I think they should last decades if properly fit and kept clean, with perhaps minor touch ups at each overhaul being enough to keep it in shape for the rest of its life.

@kevinngo9138 2 жыл бұрын

Does this saxophone fall under the list of vintage horns that favour larger chamber pieces or would any mouthpiece be good. I just seen professor Wallace use one of these with a selmer concept and I've never seen anything like it

@StohrerMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Due to the microtuner, these can be more mouthpiece friendly than most horns, modern or vintage.

@kevinngo9138 2 жыл бұрын

@@StohrerMusic man they really thought of everything when making these things eh? I will joining the vintage side soon :)

@SkylersRants 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like a micro tuner without that odd neck tenon joint.

@paulortega417 2 жыл бұрын

I like the neck if I had the money would have bought one😁😁😁😁

@Phrizby Жыл бұрын

would you also recommend some of the slightly post war 6m altos for the same quality instrument? im looking at one from 1948 (still has rounded tone holes) and wondering if these ones are as desirable as the ones you're referring to

@StohrerMusic Жыл бұрын

Not as desirable or sought after but good instruments that can sometimes be had for a good price. Don't pay "pre war prices" for one though.

@Phrizby Жыл бұрын

@@StohrerMusic thank you!!

@billykahkonen5411 2 жыл бұрын

This is gonna sound rather strange, but if you have any interest in remaking that transitional video, I have a tenor transitional ,258xxx that would be a great candidate