Klarinet Archive - Posting 000215.txt from 2002/01

From: "Curt Altarac" <curt@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buescher Saxes
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 22:45:19 -0500

I don't know why the
> snap on pad was discontinued...they work great! I also admonish the repair
> techs that take the snaps out of the key cups and install regular
> pads...bummer :~(

Hey!
Those snap-on pads are not discontinued! Some companies still
manufacturer them. You can find some at www.MusicMedic.com

FYI, as a performer, I have always love the old Bueschers. Because of this
I am working on having the metal backed Buescher Pads made in several
different sizes and leather types. Also, I have a some Solid Sterling Silver
Buescher replacement snaps manufactured. I hate to see Tec's removing the
Snaps in the cups just because they don't have snaps to replace them.

Curt Altarac
www.MusicMedic.com
Curt@-----.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Butler" <bandtech@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] Buescher Saxes

> I have a pre-Selmer Buescher 400 alto sax that is a marvelous instrument.
> These saxes had the "big bell" on them. I think that they are great for
> jazz, pop, and r&b work. I also like the snap on pads. I don't know why
the
> snap on pad was discontinued...they work great! I also admonish the repair
> techs that take the snaps out of the key cups and install regular
> pads...bummer :~(
>
> At any rate, the older Buescher Aristocrat was a fine instrument also. I
> used to own one of the tenors. Great horn with excellent engraving. I
traded
> it in for a Mark VI back in the early 70's. Wow, that was a mistake. I
wish
> I had it back. Now I have a "like new" Buffet SuperDynaction. I bought it
> from a retired pro here in town that hardly ever played it. It is
literally
> like new. I sold the MKVI to one of the Selmer nuts locally. I think I got
> the better deal. Go to the www.saxgourmet.com web site. Steve Goodsonn
has
> a link about his favorite vintage saxes
>
> Later,
>
> jbutler
>
>
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