Expert: Kenton Scott - 1/8/2007

Question
I have a Cavalier Tenor Sax that I bought used in 1971. It was old when I bought it and was wondering about how old it might be and if it was worth restoring. I read in one of your earlier answers that Cavalier was a 2nd 2nd line of Conn. The  printing on the back near the thumb hook reads:
Patd Sept 14, 1915
1153489
T
O333
L

Anything you could tell me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Duffy Johnson  

Answer
I'm not sure about woodwinds, as they aren't really my area.   My experience with Cavaliers is that though they don't seem to have the value of some of the other brands, they nevertheless are good playing instruments, that maybe should have a better reputation.

The patent refers to the method of putting key seats on the instrument.  

I'm not sure exactly when Conn started the Cavalier line, but I believe it was in the 20s.