The late-1920s (M204272) Conn New Wonder II baritones are among the great American saxophones of the pre-war era, known for their huge tonal presence, lush low end, and richly complex sound. This 1927 example is an especially attractive horn, retaining nearly 100% of its original silver plate with a naturally aged patina throughout and a beautifully polished gold wash bell that gives the instrument tremendous visual warmth and character.

Conn’s silver plated baritones from this period have a massive, orchestral voice that feels very different from later, more focused baritone designs. The sound is broad, resonant, and full of texture, with an enormous bottom end and the kind of tonal complexity that has made pre-war Conn baritones so desirable among jazz players and collectors alike. These horns can absolutely fill a room while still maintaining warmth and flexibility across the full range of the instrument.

This horn retains its original neck and presents beautifully overall, with no noticeable dents or damage. The aged silver patina gives the horn an authentic vintage look while the gold wash bell has polished up exceptionally well, creating a striking contrast against the darker silver body.

Mechanically, the horn is currently playing well with a mixture of newer and older pads, all sealing properly. The action feels solid and responsive, making this a very usable vintage professional baritone saxophone. For players seeking a true pre-war American bari with enormous character and visual presence, this is an especially appealing example.

Features Include:

• Original silver plate with aged natural patina
• Beautifully polished original gold wash bell
• Original neck
• Rolled tone holes
• No noticeable dents or damage, light scratches and such to the body only
• Mixture of newer and older pads, all sealing properly
• Strong player with huge vintage Conn tone
• M204272, made in 1927 during Conn’s golden era of production

Vintage Conn baritones in original silver plate have become increasingly difficult to locate, particularly examples that remain complete, visually attractive, and ready to play. This New Wonder II delivers exactly the kind of enormous vintage American sound and striking visual presence that continues to make these pre-war Conn baritones so sought after today.

Ships in a brand new ProtecXL case.