C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone Overview
The C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone in EEb is a rare low double-reed instrument built with a metal body and keyed woodwind-style mechanism, designed to provide contrabass range and projection in wind ensembles, military bands, and specialty orchestral settings. As an overhauled historic Conn instrument, this 16V is intended for advanced players, collectors, and institutions seeking a playable example of a scarce contrabass sarrusophone rather than a purely display-focused instrument.
C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone Specifications
- Brand: C.G. Conn
- Model: 16V
- Instrument Type: Contrabass Sarrusophone
- Key: EEb
- Body Material: Metal
- Reed Type: Double reed
- Mechanism: Keyed woodwind-style system
- Finish: Unlacquered
- Case: Not included
- Accessories: Reed
- Serial number: V209
Condition & Setup
This C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone is offered in overhauled condition. It has been professionally repadded, serviced, set up, and play-tested by our repair staff to confirm mechanical function, pad seating, key regulation, and response across the practical playing range. As with any historic contrabass double-reed instrument, final reed choice and embouchure setup will have a significant effect on response, intonation, and tone.
Who the 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone Is For
The C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone is an EEb contrabass double-reed instrument for advanced musicians who need a playable historic low-reed voice with metal-body projection. It is best suited for professional doublers, low-reed specialists, collectors, university collections, period-instrument ensembles, and bands performing repertoire or restorations that call for sarrusophone tone and range.
Compared with more common low woodwinds such as contrabassoon or contrabass clarinet, the 16V offers a more specialized tonal profile: reedy, direct, and penetrating, with a brass-bodied resonance that can carry in large ensembles. Its distinction is not modern standardization, but rarity, historical significance, and the ability to provide a functional contrabass sarrusophone voice in EEb.
Common Questions About the C.G. Conn 16V
What is the C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone?
The C.G. Conn 16V is a contrabass sarrusophone in EEb, a metal-bodied double-reed instrument with a keyed mechanism. It was designed to supply a powerful low reed voice in band and specialty ensemble settings.
Is the Conn 16V suitable for professional use?
Yes, this overhauled Conn 16V is suitable for professional and institutional use when the player has appropriate double-reed experience and access to suitable reeds. It is a specialized historic instrument rather than a standardized modern low woodwind.
How does an EEb contrabass sarrusophone differ from a contrabassoon?
An EEb contrabass sarrusophone uses a metal body and has a more direct, projecting reed tone than a contrabassoon. It occupies a related low-register role, but its timbre, response, and historical use are distinct.
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C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone in EEb
C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone Overview
The C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone in EEb is a rare low double-reed instrument built with a metal body and keyed woodwind-style mechanism, designed to provide contrabass range and projection in wind ensembles, military bands, and specialty orchestral settings. As an overhauled historic Conn instrument, this 16V is intended for advanced players, collectors, and institutions seeking a playable example of a scarce contrabass sarrusophone rather than a purely display-focused instrument.
C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone Specifications
- Brand: C.G. Conn
- Model: 16V
- Instrument Type: Contrabass Sarrusophone
- Key: EEb
- Body Material: Metal
- Reed Type: Double reed
- Mechanism: Keyed woodwind-style system
- Finish: Unlacquered
- Case: Not included
- Accessories: Reed
- Serial number: V209
Condition & Setup
This C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone is offered in overhauled condition. It has been professionally repadded, serviced, set up, and play-tested by our repair staff to confirm mechanical function, pad seating, key regulation, and response across the practical playing range. As with any historic contrabass double-reed instrument, final reed choice and embouchure setup will have a significant effect on response, intonation, and tone.
Who the 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone Is For
The C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone is an EEb contrabass double-reed instrument for advanced musicians who need a playable historic low-reed voice with metal-body projection. It is best suited for professional doublers, low-reed specialists, collectors, university collections, period-instrument ensembles, and bands performing repertoire or restorations that call for sarrusophone tone and range.
Compared with more common low woodwinds such as contrabassoon or contrabass clarinet, the 16V offers a more specialized tonal profile: reedy, direct, and penetrating, with a brass-bodied resonance that can carry in large ensembles. Its distinction is not modern standardization, but rarity, historical significance, and the ability to provide a functional contrabass sarrusophone voice in EEb.
Common Questions About the C.G. Conn 16V
What is the C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone?
The C.G. Conn 16V is a contrabass sarrusophone in EEb, a metal-bodied double-reed instrument with a keyed mechanism. It was designed to supply a powerful low reed voice in band and specialty ensemble settings.
Is the Conn 16V suitable for professional use?
Yes, this overhauled Conn 16V is suitable for professional and institutional use when the player has appropriate double-reed experience and access to suitable reeds. It is a specialized historic instrument rather than a standardized modern low woodwind.
How does an EEb contrabass sarrusophone differ from a contrabassoon?
An EEb contrabass sarrusophone uses a metal body and has a more direct, projecting reed tone than a contrabassoon. It occupies a related low-register role, but its timbre, response, and historical use are distinct.
We are proud to be an authorized C.G. Conn dealer
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C.G. Conn 16V Contrabass Sarrusophone in EEb
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.