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Very nice, huge playing, original lacquer Buescher 400 “Top Hat & Cane” Alto Saxophone with nice, sharp engraving on offer. Please note the “obscured” number (SN:333885-probably). The engraving, raised “Buescher” logo and silver tone ring are all in excellent condition. I do not see any obvious evidence of re-soldered post/keywork or toneholes. There are no major dings or dents to speak of on the neck or body of the saxophone. The original lacquer is in ok condition with about 65% overall remaining coverage on the body and maybe 30% on the neck. The horn plays from top to bottom with good action on older pads but could use an adjustment and cleaning. Please budget for tuning to individual taste. Thanks for looking and feel free to ask any questions. The item “Buescher 400 Top Hat & Cane Alto Saxophone Org. Lacquer Snaps Norton Springs” is in sale since Monday, September 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Vintage Musical Instruments\Vintage Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Saxophones”. The seller is “zapatista” and is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Model: 400
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher Aristocrat II tenor saxophone, #297XXX with the Big B engraving on the bell. This early date of Big B manufacture was at the absolute peak of quality production. Wear and scratching on it’s original laquer finish, a few minor, small dents and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on an older set of snap-in pads, still flexible with necessary replacements. This sax has a strong vintage edge and character. The item “1941 Buescher BigB Aristocrat Tenor Saxophone, Original Laquer, Snaps, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, July 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: Tenor
• MPN: 297XXX
• Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher Aristocrat II alto saxophone, #301XXX with the Big B engraving on the bell. This early date of Big B manufacture was at the absolute peak of quality production. Wear and scratching on it’s original laquer finish, a few minor, small dents and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on an older set of snap-in pads, still flexible. This sax blows very easily with a beautiful vintage edge and character. The item “1943 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Alto Saxophone, Original Laquer, Snaps, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, June 14, 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: 301XXX
• Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher Aristocrat II tenor saxophone, #328XXX with the Big B engraving on the bell. Wear and scratching on it’s non-original laquer 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-in pads, still flexible. This sax blows very easily with a beautiful vintage edge and character. The item “1950 Buescher Big B Aristocrat Tenor Saxophone, Original Snaps, Plays Great” is in sale since Thursday, May 21, 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: 328XXX
• Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher Aristocrat tenor saxophone, #317XXX, made in 1947 at the peak period of making great saxophones. His sax has normal wear and scratching on it’s original laquer finish. And everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on it’s Snap In Pads that are around midlife or older. This sax blows very easily with a full, warm sound. The item “Buescher Big B Tenor Saxophone, Good Pads, Snaps, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Thursday, October 31, 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: 317XXX
• Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher Big B Aristocrat
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a top vintage Buescher 400 tenor saxophone, #333XXX, made in 1949 at Elkhart Indiana USA at the peak of American saxophone manufacturing excellence. His sax has normal wear and scratching on it’s vintage laquer finish, signs of a few repaired dents, 3 or 4 post resolders and everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on correct Buescher Snap-In pads that are around midlife. This sax blows very easily with a full, warm sound and it can get lots of edge. The item “Buescher 400 Tenor Saxophone, Top Hat & Cane, Snaps, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Tuesday, October 15, 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 Laquer
• Type: Tenor
• MPN: 333XXX
• Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher 400
• Skill Level: Professional

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This is a great-playing example of a vintage Buescher Aristocrat tenor saxophone, #317XXX, made in 1947 at the peak period of making great saxophones. His sax has normal wear and scratching on it’s original laquer finish. And everything works great. It is set up to good playing adjustment on it’s Snap In Pads that are around midlife or older. This sax blows very easily with a full, warm sound. The item “Buescher Big B Tenor Saxophone, Good Pads, Snaps, Norton Springs, Plays Great” is in sale since Sunday, October 6, 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: 317XXX
• Key Finish: Gold Lacquered
• Body Material: Brass
• Brand: Buescher Big B Aristocrat
• Skill Level: Professional

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