Conn Converted Chu Berry (Black Pearl II)
Description:
Serial # 252372
The BLASHAUS Converted Conn Chu Berry "Black Pearl II" Tenor Saxophone is the dream instrument, combining the legendary Conn sound from the 30‘s with modern handling requirements.
This Black Pearl II converted Conn tenor - Serial number 252372 - was made in 1933 and is a Transitional model between the Conn Chu Berry and the 10M. It has a large flat metal resonator with a great, large Conn sound. It has an even scale, very 10Mish and retains a nice core when pushed.
The Black Pearl II is a sensational tenor saxophone with excellent playability. The instrument was developed based on the legendary Vintage Conn Chu Berry, and thanks to its balanced mechanics the Black Pearl II has comparable handling to a modern saxophone.
The new Black Pearl II is convincing in every respect:
Vintage sound and perfect handling. It‘s the best of both worlds!
- Original Vintage Conn Chu Berry Body
- Balanced tonehole arrangement
- Selmer Reference mechanics copy
- Detachable bell with plug and locking ring
- Removable key guards with adjustment screws
- Black satin silver surface on body mechanics
Have a look at the 1927 Converted Conn Chu Berry - CLICK HERE.
Come try out this saxophone and more @ The Sax Shop - Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center!
These audio clips were performed by Brian Simons, recorded in the Schmitt Music Sax Showroom using two different setups.
The setup for Clip #1 is a Steve Broadus "Doc Tenney" reface to .107 mouthpiece, with a Roberto 4 Medium reed. In Clip #2, the setup includes a Berg Larsen 115/2 mouthpiece, with a Roberto 3 Hard reed.
