Conn Pan-American Bb Clarinet - Propeller Wood Clarinet 1950s Cocobolo aka Violin Finish

Conn Pan-American Bb Clarinet - Propeller Wood Clarinet 1950s Cocobolo aka Violin Finish

This is a Pan American Bb Clarinet
Model 68N
Made c.1952 by Conn in Elkhart, Indiana
Made from Cocobolo Wood


Gorgeous rare professional vintage Pan American Propeller Conn-Cocobollo Bb wood Clarinet with Vito case and in very good condition and nickel plated keys.

It was overhauled about 10 years ago, played very little, and may need some adjusting and perhaps a pad here and there. No Mouthpiece or other accessories included.

this is a Pan American cocobollo wood Bb clarinet with nickel plated keys dating from c. 1952. Serial number 140212. Model 68N. It was believed that Conn began making clarinets from cocobolo laminate wood because it was believed that laminate could not crack. Actually the worst that happens with this type of wood is that the seams open up from temperature change and humidity but can easily be glued back together.

Conn discontinued this model in 1954 after only 4 years.The name is believed to have come from WWI thinking that the wood was used from old propellers, but is not the case. Conn called it "violin finish"

There is a small chip on one of the joints but thankfully because of its depth and location it does not affect the integrity of the horn or play-ability. You have to see this in person to appreciate it's beauty.

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Sold as-is, as described

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