The CONN legacy began in the 1880s, when the company became the first saxophone manufacturer in the United States. Renowned for superior quality and innovative designs, CONN quickly grew to become the largest saxophone manufacturer in the world. For more than a century, CONN saxophones have been the instruments of choice for top saxophonists across the globe.
In recent years, CONN has listened carefully to the resounding call from musicians seeking a true vintage American sound, combined with modern ergonomics and scale, and crafted specifically for jazz and commercial genres.
Building on 150 years of history, Conn opens a new era of saxophones designed and made for today’s saxophonist. Immediately recognizable with their lightweight, vintage style key guards and neck octave key, the new Conn saxophones stand out with strong construction, modern ergonomics, and the classic American saxophone sound: rich, free-blowing, and powerful.
CAS211 Conn Eb Alto Saxophone
Features:
Tailored for the beginning saxophonist, the CAS211 neck and bore design enable an easy, responsive sound with superb intonation. Cold-forged brass keys are secured with post-to-body construction, finely balanced by blue steel springs, and carefully fitted with premium Pisoni pads.
Featuring a high F# key and tilting spatula mechanism, the CAS211 is protected in a strong and lightweight case and includes all the accessories you need to start your musical journey with a Conn saxophone.
• Lightweight key guards and neck octave key
• Fast and easy response
• Rich, bold, projecting tone
• Comfortable keywork for ease of reach and playability
Specifications:
• Range to high F#
• Yellow brass body and keys
• Post-to-body construction
• Pisoni pads with metal resonators
• Rocking table key mechanism with articulated C# adjusting screw
• Adjustable right-hand thumb rest
• Mouthpiece with cap and ligature, neck strap, cork grease, and case include
WHAT it is:
• A beginner-friendly Conn alto saxophone
• Lightweight and durable, blending classic Conn design with modern construction
• Designed to start every musician’s journey with ease and confidence
WHO it’s for:
Beginning saxophonists seeking a reliable, expressive horn with retro-modern Conn features in a retail-ready kit
WHY it’s great:
• Rich, bold, projecting tone
• Fast and easy response
• Comfortable and strong keywork
• Lightweight wire key guards
• High F# key and tilting spatula
• Light case and full accessory kit
CAS411 Advanced Alto Saxophone
Features:
Tailored for the advancing saxophonist, the CAS411 embodies the responsive, free-blowing sound of vintage American saxophones with superb intonation and modern ergonomics. Cold-forged brass keys are secured with post-to-body construction, finely balanced by blue steel springs, and carefully fitted with premium Pisoni pads.
Sound projects freely with a large bell that is handsomely hand-engraved in the classic Conn saxophone style. Conn’s new generative bell brace is engineered to maximize resonance while minimizing weight, and the new vintage wire key guards offer a strong yet lightweight design.
Featuring a high F# key and a tilting spatula mechanism, the CAS411 is protected in a sturdy case and includes all the accessories you need to excel in your musical journey with a Conn saxophone.
• Vintage American sound: free-blowing, rich, and projecting
• Modern ergonomics for fast and easy response
• Generative bell brace design: engineered to maximize resonance with minimal weight
• Lightweight key guards and neck octave key
Specifications:
• Range to high F#
• Yellow brass body and keys
• Post-to-body construction
• Large bell flare
• Generative bell brace
• Pisoni pads with metal resonators
• Rocking table key mechanism with articulated C# adjusting screw
• Adjustable right-hand thumb rest
• Mouthpiece with cap and ligature, neck strap, cork grease, and case included
Five available finishes – Dark Lacquer (CAS411DL), Silver (CAS411S), Lacquered (CAS411L), Antique Matte (CAS411AM), and Black Nickel Body with Gold Keys (CAS411BG)
WHAT it is:
• A modern Conn alto saxophone built on 150 years of American craftsmanship
• Lightweight and resonant, blending classic design with contemporary engineering
• Rich, free-blowing voice inspired by vintage Conn saxophones
• Designed and made for today’s advancing saxophonist
WHO it’s for:
Advancing players seeking a powerful, expressive horn with the heritage sound and feel of a true Conn saxophone at an accessible price
WHY it’s great:
• Vintage American tone
• Free-blowing and responsive
• Modern ergonomic design
• Generative bell brace
• Lightweight wire key guards
• Large bell with hand engraving
The CONN legacy began in the 1880s, when the company became the first saxophone manufacturer in the United States. Renowned for superior quality and innovative designs, CONN quickly grew to become the largest saxophone manufacturer in the world. For more than a century, CONN saxophones have been the instruments of choice for top saxophonists across the globe.
In recent years, CONN has listened carefully to the resounding call from musicians seeking a true vintage American sound, combined with modern ergonomics and scale, and crafted specifically for jazz and commercial genres.
Introducing the CONN CAS811 CONNfirmation Alto Saxophone
CONN is proud to introduce the CONNfirmation, a professional alto saxophone with unsurpassed acoustics and resonance. Designed and hand-crafted for a sound that is warm, colorful, and robust with maximum flexibility, the legendary CONN sound is now available in a modern horn with the CONNfirmation: a saxophone for musicians, by musicians.
The CONNfirmation was developed with and for today’s eminent jazz and commercial saxophonists. By combining traditional knowledge with state-of-the-art technology and innovation, CONN has created an instrument with superb acoustics. Throughout the entire scale, the CONNfirmation’s timbre is resonant and boasts remarkable intonation. It features a lightning-fast response, is exceptionally free-blowing, and offers massive projection.
Every element of the CONNfirmation is engineered to contribute to its singular identity: a unique generative bell brace, retro-modern wire guards and neck key, oversized bow brace, knurled neck screw, and lightweight neck receiver. The CAS811LTD150 Limited Edition 150th Anniversary model is further distinguished with true rolled tone holes, limited-numbered engraving, a bespoke grenadilla end plug, and a custom case.
Features:
• American Bach brass neck, body, bow, and bell for maximum resonance, projection, and sonic character
• Complex taper, larger bore design with precise tone hole locations and heights
• Revolutionary ConnSonic process: a proprietary suite of modern technologies that enhance the tone’s efficiency and complexity
• Each saxophone is hand-assembled by CONN master technicians in Elkhart, Indiana
Specifications:
• Key: Eb
• Range: low Bb to high F#
• Body, neck, and bell constructed of Bach brass
• Post-to-body construction
• Rolled tone holes
• Generative bell brace
• Pisoni Pro pads
• Flat CONN metal resonators
• Headless pivot screws
• Metal adjustable thumb rest
• Art Deco hand-engraved bell
• ConnSonic treatment
• Hand-finished Brilhart Ebolin mouthpiece
• Custom hardshell case
• Heat-fused aged brass finish