Klarinet Archive - Posting 000023.txt from 2008/07

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Very old Buescher Tenor Sax
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:05:24 -0400

At 10:56 PM 7/1/2008, Walter Grabner wrote:
>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?

The serial number puts this sax between 1915 and 1920, probably
around 1916. It has SOME value, but the later Aristocrat models
would have more. Yours probably lacks a front F key, but certainly
lacks later ergonomic improvements. At least it is Low Pitch, which
means A=440. Buescher was probably second only to Conn as a sax
maker back in that day, or maybe better. It should sound pretty
decent, even by today's standards.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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