Re: Conn Guitar Model F 9

: Hi, Andy. I have an F9 (SN 39761559, made in Japan) that my father bought original for my mother before I was born (I'm 33). She never played it, and I've had it since I was about 14. I've played and heard nice acoustics, Taylors and what have you, some valued in the thousands, that don't have the beautiful warm tone of this guitar. It is absolutely the only acoustic I care to play. I'm not sure what kinds of woods are used (oplaca? Will look into that, thanx), but it has held up beautifully over the years. Only very recently it has become in want of a very slight truss rodd adjustment, and a tiny bit of string buzz tells me I should probably replace the bridge piece. Beyond that, it has been a joy to play. I think my dad said he gave about $150 for it, right around 1970 or so. I've always wanted to know something about its value but could never find anything. A few years ago I even contacted a researcher who was compiling a catalog of information about Conn instruments, and never heard back. Doesn't matter, because I don't plan to ever part with it. Mine has acquired a few nicks and scratches, particularly on the back, but overall it is in fabulous condition. Will follow up this post shortly with links to a few pictures. Thanks for your post, Andy, nice to know someone else out there shares my passion for this exquisite instrument.

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: I just bought a Conn F 9 Guietar serial # 39780756 any body know any thing about them? The guy I bought it from got it at a pawn shop : The top of the guitar is I think spruce and the sides and back are made of a wood called oplaca wood (according to harmonycentral.com)the model was made from the mid 60s to mid 70s and has aged quite well. They were orignally nylon string classicals, but I can tell you (however I do not recommend anyone else doing this) that I put a set of steel 11's on mine and let me tell you....it is quite simply the greatest acoustic blues guitar I have ever had my ears on....I am not kidding, the old c-10s age so incredibly well that so long as it has no major damage you should snap up anyone of them that you can get your hands on....yes they are cheap now (much like the old 3 pipckup airline guitars of the mid-60s were in the mid 90s) but let me tell you, once the secret gets out that you can pick up a very well made, easy to play, beautiful acoustic with a HUGE HUGE HUGE yet mellow sound that really gives you that old school 1930 blues and bluegrass feel to it...and in most cases for under $200....yeah....I'll take that...the C-10 is the ULTIMATE in bang for the buck as far as vintage acoustics go...a great instrument that has gotten so much better with age it is incredible

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