Conn
31Also known as: C.G. Conn, CG Conn, Conn-Selmer
UnclaimedConn is an American manufacturer of brass and woodwind instruments founded in 1875 by Charles Gerard Conn in Elkhart, Indiana. The company became one of the most influential makers of band instruments in the United States, producing trumpets, cornets, trombones, sousaphones, saxophones, and French horns that helped shape the sound of American jazz, marching bands, and concert ensembles. Elkhart...
$150.00
in Tuners Rank
$1,429.00 - $1,499.00
in Tenor Saxophones Rank
$6,190.00 - $6,449.00
in French Horns Rank
$3,640.00 - $3,699.00
in Trombones Rank
$6,499.00 - $6,759.00
in French Horns Rank
$2,980.00 - $3,599.00
in Trombones Rank
$5,135.00 - $5,899.00
in Trombones Rank
$5,719.00
in French Horns Rank
$3,059.00 - $3,499.00
in Trombones Rank
in Trombones Rank
$3,145.00 - $3,499.00
in Trombones Rank
$12,099.00 - $15,590.00
in Sousaphones Rank
Conn is an American manufacturer of brass and woodwind instruments founded in 1875 by Charles Gerard Conn in Elkhart, Indiana. The company became one of the most influential makers of band instruments in the United States, producing trumpets, cornets, trombones, sousaphones, saxophones, and French horns that helped shape the sound of American jazz, marching bands, and concert ensembles. Elkhart earned its reputation as the 'Band Instrument Capital of the World' largely due to Conn's presence and the workshops it spawned.
Among Conn's most iconic instruments are the 8D French horn, the 88H trombone, the 6M 'Ladyface' alto saxophone, the 10M 'Naked Lady' tenor saxophone, and the original sousaphone, which the company developed in collaboration with John Philip Sousa in the 1890s. Vintage Conn horns from the Elkhart era are particularly sought after by professional players and collectors for their distinctive tone and craftsmanship.
The Conn name is now part of Conn-Selmer, which continues to produce brass and woodwind instruments under the Conn brand alongside other historic American names like King, Holton, Bach, and Selmer. The brand remains a staple in school band programs and professional settings, with instruments spanning student, intermediate, and professional tiers.
Conn has 32 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Trombones, French Horns, and Trumpets. Their gear is featured by 23 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Jazz, and Folk, World, & Country. Notable users include Mike Wilbur, David Gilmour, and Angus Young.
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