Conn 26M Connqueror Alto
Date: 1941. Image by VintageSax
Instrument is lacquered. In the 1930's and 1940's instruments with the "Connqueror" name were Conn's best models.
In the following video Matt Stohrer gives an in depth overview of the mechanics of the 26M Connqueror Alto Saxophone: Repairman's Overview: Conn 30M and 26M "Connqueror" Saxophones .
What Conn said in 1941:
No alto or tenor saxophone can do for you what these Connquerors will do. These instruments are the finest
ever built. Over a period of 50 years Conn has developed Hydraulic Expansion, drawn and rolled tone hole
sockets, adjustable pivot screws, new octave socket, fact octave mechanism, G# trill key, Res-O-Pads -
all of them patented and exclusive on Conn altos and tenors. Exclsuive on Conns also are longer cross
hinges, the hard durocast keys, and reserve power. On the alto are found the tuning device, and the bottom
mouthpipe key, both patented and exclusive. On both is the Conn patented raised E key. No other manufacturer
has contributed near as many improvements. In fact, Conn has contributed more than all others combined.
And now, added to these features found on the Standard models, we give you these important additional features
on the Connquerors: Permajust action; new table keys for G#, C#, B-natural and Bb; further improved and
faster octave mechanism; heavy silver inlay on 14 keys plus thumb hook; and rose mat engraving. With the silver
inlay keys everywhere the hands touch is either silver or pearl. [...] On the alto you have the patented
"underslung" design [of the mouthpipe key], very sturdy and in protected position. The tenor mouthpipe key
is of new design with extra long hinge and tempered strap brass, more positive and sturdy than the wire type.
Designed for the modern player and built for years of trouble-free playing satisfaction. Steelay mouthpiece
standard.