The Conn Bass and Sousaphone Page

This page contains information relevant to Conn Basses and Sousaphones. These are the Conn model numbers ending with the letters "J" (basses) and "K" (sousaphones).

Index of pages
The Bass model number page
This is my attempt at a Conn bass model numbers index.

The Sousaphone model number page
This is my attempt at a Conn sousaphone model numbers index.

What do the basses look like?
Although the Conn model number index is very interesting, it doesn't show you what the instruments look like. In the pages behind this link I try to provide as complete a list as possible of pictures of the Conn basses.

What do the sousaphones look like?
Although the Conn model number index is very interesting, it doesn't show you what the instruments look like. In the pages behind this link I try to provide as complete a list as possible of pictures of the Conn sousaphones.

Also on this site
Conn Bass recognition guide
A small table I made to help me identify Conn basses.

Conn Sousaphone recognition guide
A table to help identify sousaphones.

Conn Brass Serial Numbers
Serial number lists for Conn Brass instruments.

Pan American Brass Serial Numbers
Serial number lists for Pan American Brass instruments.

"How to Care For Your Instrument": Original Conn publication August 1942
A Conn publication from WW2 on how to care for your instrument when spare parts are unavailable.

"Proper Care of Your Conn Instrument": Original 1958 Conn brochure
The complete text of an original brochure Conn included with its instruments.

Some Links relevant to basses and sousaphones
Conn serial number list by Lars Kirmser