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This tenor sax has the potential to be a hidden gem with some TLC. Most of the keys move freely and the snap in pads are in poor to fair condition(should be professionally cleaned, new pads/corks installed to be playable and adjusted for optimal performance). This tenor saxophone has the raised Buescher 400 logo, elaborate Top Hat and Cane bell engraving, a bell tone ring and an under-slung octave key on the neck. There are no major dents present and the minor body/neck dents pictured can be removed during the pro repad/overhaul. This tenor saxophone has scratches throughout and minor lacquer wear from normal use, with approximately 90% of lacquer intact(may not be not original). Included is a somewhat used, worn and musty smelling Buescher wood shell tenor saxophone case(all latches function as intended, case interior is intact, exterior has scuffs and wear, both handles are usable). No mouthpiece is included. The item “1951 BUESCHER 400 TOP HAT & CANE PROFESSIONAL TENOR SAXOPHONE SNAP IN PADS RARE” is in sale since Saturday, December 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “windsunlimited” and is located in Gateway to the Rocky Mountains. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Instrument: Saxophone
• Experience Level: Professional
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher

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Great playing prime vintage Buescher 400 alto saxophone with worn original laquer finish, underslung neck, set up and ready to play on snap pads that are older than midlife but flexible with necessary replacements. Strong vintage sound with an outstanding edge. The item “1969 Buescher 400 Alto Saxophone, Norton Springs, Snap Pads, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, August 22, 2021. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Instrument: Alto Saxophone
• Experience Level: Professional
• Type: Alto Saxophone
• MPN: 514XXX
• Body Finish: Gold Laquer
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher
• Set Includes: Case

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All keys move freely and the snap in pads are in fair to good condition. This tenor saxophone has the raised Buescher 400 logo, elaborate Top Hat and Cane bell engraving, a bell tone ring and an under-slung octave key on the neck. The neck doesn’t show signs of pull down, but the neck brace appears to have been re-soldered at some point in time. There are no major dents present and the minor dents don’t affect play-ability. This tenor saxophone has scratches throughout and minor lacquer wear, with approximately 95% of lacquer intact(probably not original). The serial number is in the lower 321,4xx range, which dates manufacture to approximately 1950. Included is a somewhat used and worn Buescher wood shell tenor saxophone case, with one working case latch and one needs a new spring(both latches catch). The item “1950 BUESCHER 400 TOP HAT & CANE PROFESSIONAL TENOR SAXOPHONE SNAP IN PADS RARE” is in sale since Saturday, May 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “windsunlimited” and is located in Gateway to the Rocky Mountains. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher True Tone tenor saxophone, #249XXX. Wear and scratching on it’s original silver-plate finish, a number of minor, small dents and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on an older set of snap-pads, still flexible with necessary replacements. This sax plays with a beautiful vintage edge and character. The item “1929 Buescher True Tone Tenor Saxophone, Silver, Snap Pads, Plays Great” is in sale since Tuesday, July 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Silver-Plated
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: 249XXX
• Key Finish: Silver-Plated
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher 400 tenor saxophone, #384XXX. His sax retains the original style body with “hidden bell keys” and it plays like the best 400’s. Considerable wear and scratching, a number of repaired dents and resolders and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on older snap-in pads. This sax blows very easily with a strong characteristic edge. The item “1963 Buescher 400 Tenor Saxophone, Snap Pads, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Thursday, February 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: 384XXX
• Key Finish: Nickle-Plated
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher 400
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher Aristocrat I tenor saxophone, #273XXX. Considerable wear and scratching, a number of repaired dents and resolders and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on a complete recent set of snap-in pads. This sax blows very easily with a beautiful vintage edge and character. The item “1936 Buescher Aristocrat Tenor Saxophone, Norton Springs, Recent Snap Pads” is in sale since Thursday, February 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: 273XXX
• Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher Aristocrat I
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher 400 tenor saxophone, #381XXX. His sax retains the original style body with “hidden bell keys” and it plays like the best 400’s. Considerable wear and scratching, a number of repaired dents and resolders and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on older snap-in pads. This sax blows very easily with a strong characteristic edge. The item “1963 Buescher 400 Tenor Saxophone, Snap Pads, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Thursday, January 9, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: 381XXX
• Key Finish: Nickle-Plated
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher 400
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher 400 alto saxophone, #359XXX. His sax retains the original style body with “hidden bell keys” and it plays like the best 400’s. Considerable wear and scratching, a number of repaired dents and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on older snap-in pads. This sax blows very easily with a strong characteristic edge. The item “1959 Buescher 400 Alto Saxophone, Snap Pads, Pads, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, January 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Type: Alto
• MPN: 359XXX
• Key Finish: Nickle-Plated
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher 400
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher 400 tenor saxophone, #381XXX. His sax retains the original style body with “hidden bell keys” and it plays like the best 400’s. Considerable wear and scratching, a number of repaired dents and resolders and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on older snap-in pads. This sax blows very easily with a strong characteristic edge. The item “1963 Buescher 400 Tenor Saxophone, Snap Pads, Pads, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, December 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: 381XXX
• Key Finish: Nickle-Plated
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher 400
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher 400 tenor saxophone, #471XXX. His sax has considerable wear and scratching, a number of repaired dents and resolders and everything works great. Considerable repair work on the neck including solder patches on each side, no effect on the great sound. It is set up to good playing adjustment on snap-in pads that are around midlife. This sax blows very easily with a full, warm sound. The item “Buescher 400 Tenor Saxophone, Snap Pads, Pads, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Thursday, November 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “saxophant” and is located in Coventry, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: 471XXX
• Key Finish: Nickle-Plated
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher 400
• Skill Level: Professional

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