Klarinet Archive - Posting 000026.txt from 2008/07

From: kurtheisig@-----.net
Subj: Re: [kl] Very old Buescher Tenor Sax
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:20:44 -0400

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Kurt

-----Original Message-----
>From: Tom McKay <tjmckay@-----.edu>
>Sent: Jul 2, 2008 5:46 AM
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: Re: [kl] Very old Buescher Tenor Sax
>
>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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