Klarinet Archive - Posting 000005.txt from 2008/07

From: Tom McKay <tjmckay@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Very old Buescher Tenor Sax
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:46:47 -0400

I have a True Tone alto, and I also have the problem of its playing sharp in
the upper register. If anyone knows a remedy, that would be great
information.
Tom McKay

On 7/2/08 1:21 AM, "Shaw, Tim" <Tim.Shaw@-----.au> wrote:

>
> The serial number would put its date of manufacture between 1915 and 1916.
> It would be mostly of interest to collectors of vintage saxophones.
> I have a 1923 "True Tone"(it isn't - the upper octave plays sharp, even with
> vintage mouthpieces.
> (Walter, you probably have ideas on how to fix that).
> Try these links
>
> http://www.musictrader.com/buescher.html
>
> http://www.saxgourmet.com/VINTAGE_SAXOPHONE_VALUE_GUIDE.htm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GrabnerWG@-----.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, 2 July 2008 1:57 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Very old Buescher Tenor Sax
>
>
> I have a very old Buescher Tenor Sax, made in Elkhart, IN
>
> It has a silver finish, not brass. The serial number is 31505. Above the
> serial number, it says Low Pitch, and below it there is a logo which says
> "True Tone" Trademark Registered.
>
> It is in great shape mechanically, in the original case, and I even have
> the original mouthpiece. Purchased by my Dad, it's been in the family since
>
> 1964. When he bought it, he was told it was made in the 1920's.
>
> Would anyone know if this horn has any value?
>
> Walter Grabner
>
>
>
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