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The Conn New Wonder I (also known as the early "Chu Berry" or pre-Series II model from the 1920s) is a vintage alto saxophone famous for its big, dark, spread tone with plenty of power and complexity. These horns tend to respond best to mouthpieces with medium to large chambers, as smaller or high-baffled modern pieces can cause intonation issues (e.g., sharp midrange or stuffy notes) or make the low end warble/gurgle. Recommended Mouthpieces Meyer hard rubber (5M or 6M tip o

The Conn New Wonder Series I (early 1920s vintage "Chu Berry"-era predecessor) tenor saxophone has a large bore and chamber, producing a big, dark, spread tone typical of early jazz horns. Players widely recommend large-chamber mouthpieces to match its acoustics, enhance intonation, and unlock its full warm, powerful sound—small-chamber or high-baffle modern pieces can make it stuffy, sharp, or uneven. Popular Recommendations Otto Link hard rubber (vintage Tone Edge, Super To

The Conn New Wonder II (often called the "Chu Berry" model, though the nickname originates from the tenor version) is a vintage alto saxophone from the late 1920s known for its big, dark, robust, and spread tone with excellent projection. It pairs best with mouthpieces featuring medium to large chambers to complement its design, enhance intonation (especially with the microtuner neck), and avoid stuffiness or sharpness issues that can arise with small-chamber or high-baffle m

The Conn New Wonder II (often nicknamed "Chu Berry," though not officially) is a vintage tenor saxophone from the 1920s-early 1930s known for its big, dark, complex tone and large bore. It pairs best with large-chamber mouthpieces to enhance its natural spread and power while maintaining good intonation—smaller chambers or high-baffle pieces can cause tuning issues or make the horn sound stuffy/thin. Top Recommendations Otto Link hard rubber (vintage or modern large-chamber m

The Conn 6M (often called the "Naked Lady" model due to its bell engraving) is a legendary vintage alto saxophone known for its big, dark, powerful tone with excellent projection and flexibility across jazz styles. It's notably mouthpiece-friendly compared to some other vintage horns, working well with a wide range of pieces, especially those with medium to large chambers that complement its broad sound. Popular Modern Recommendations: Meyer (especially 5M, 6M, or 7M) — A cl

The Conn 10M (often called the "Naked Lady" due to its bell engraving) is a legendary vintage tenor saxophone known for its big, powerful, dark tone and excellent projection. It pairs best with large-chamber mouthpieces to maintain good intonation and bring out its characteristic spread and warmth—small-chamber or high-baffle pieces can make it sound thin or sharp in tuning. Recommended Mouthpieces Popular modern and vintage-style recommendations include: Otto Link (hard rubb