SOLD - Here's the warmth and power combined! This is a very good player! 325xxx... no snaps (negative to a collector--does not hurt the playing) but great pads with plastic resos, Original finish (some might argue this by looking at the engraving. It is my opinion that the bell was worn with hands and re-buffed--see how the edges are still deeply cut; this verifies more original). CASE: TBD--I'll find a nice upgrade to go with it. This one will get fully tuned up to play even better, smoother, oiled and you're going to make your band-mates jealous!
Buescher 1951 ‘400 – “Top Hat & Cane”‘ Eb Alto, Mint #346,10x (Archived)
SOLD - GORGEOUS! Perhaps the most beautiful one for sale! Ser# 346,10x. The only bad mark to mention: neck cork area. This also comes as a complete set: original mouthpiece, ligature, cap, "Buescher" screwdriver(cool!), lyre, in a beautiful case to match.
Buescher 1928 ‘True Tone’ Eb Alto, series IV Silver-stunning #246k (Archived)
SOLD - If you buy a TT series, this is the one to get (roller G#), Serial number 246k. GORGEOUS original silver plating at looks at 99% and the later engraving change. This is a beauty with satin vs shiny contrast, no goldwash bell--There is NO WEAR on the sax. I only see some neckstrap wear, but there is no silver loss on even the palms or thumbrest. You just feel better holding this one. There were no Norton springs this early but the blue steel needle springs look to be much newer...sweet! This model has a great tubby-warmth to the sound --Sigard Rascher made this one famous! Neck #1 . They have a tone that is uniquely 'Buescher' for early vintage saxes--very woody--but intonation was not perfected well on these 1920s horns; NEWER PADS! The Snap In system look fully intact, but I can't say if the pads used were Metal-backed without taking it apart. It comes in an original Buescher case in great shape to match, but the handle was wrapped in tape to fix.
Jupiter ‘JAS-669’ Eb Alto, #604,xxx (Archived)
SOLD - I like these as a good "all round" starter sax (one of a few that meet this). Great Ergos, no F# key but that's ok, nice original hard case. Made in Taiwan, #604xxx Model JAS-669. Gold lacquer, nickel keys.
THE PACKAGE DEAL: Nice case, Neotech neckstrap($25+), Yarn stuffer($20+), neck brush($5+).
Cosmetic Rating: 8.5 -- Nice
PC work pending!
Selmer ‘Bundy II’ Eb Alto, #1,121,6xx (Archived)
SOLD - Classic student sax of the 80s/90s. They are tough, affordable, and can be a great starter sax or pep band sax.
Cosmetic Rating: 7.5, Waiting for PC work.
Berg Larsen ‘105-2-SMS’ Alto, Metal (Archived)
Sold - Stainless, #105 (!!!), but wait, it arrived with tip at 0.091". original ligature and cap.