Buescher 1946 ‘Aristocrat II – Big B’ Eb Alto, #313k (Archived)

1946 Buescher "Big B" Alto

In Progress photo (so dirty that it required hand polishing, keys and all!):

Price: SOLD
  • Year:  1946
  • Make:  Buescher
  • Model:  Big B, Aristocrat II
  • Status:  SOLD
  • Finish:  Original Lacquer
  • Serial Number: 313,81x

(On Consignment - WWS Rebuild with Purchase)

Here's the warmth and power combined! Original finish with a beautiful dark look. It will need rebuilt to enjoy but these are some of the best. The neck is the desired # "01".  ALL Snaps present, #01 neck, and limited dings. Unique dull/aging finish that may come off in washing. I'm not sure yet. Broken octave lever (threaded part gone) that will get some attention during the rebuild.

CASE: Currently paired with a non-original case that is an odd fit for left-side bell keys. But it holds the sax and latches fine.

Sound Files:
  1. 1.
    ALTOs-5x-BigB325k_VOSS_SMLrevC75xx_TT205k_OLDSsuperstar
    3:19
  2. 2.
    ALTOs-6MvsBigBvsComm1
    1:15
  3. 3.
    ALTOs File: Conn26M(not rebuilt) vs. vintage Yamaha62 vs. Buescher BigB, Sound File 6-2011
    2:15
  4. 4.
    1:43

Item #: WWSConRF0W0.0W7.50.12061.8-C0-L028