Buescher 1948 ‘Aristocrat II – Big B’ Eb Alto, #313k

1948 Buescher "Big B" Alto

(On Consignment - plays good!)

A fun sax with the TONE that you all love - sweet and classic for a Big B. It has a dark lacquer that is not original but it shouldn't be a big concern as it helps the price be in your favor.

CASE: in a nice SKB hard case.

PADS: mix of older pads (2-3 era). Playing surprisingly well. Small adjustments and a maintenance outline may be recommended. Nothing outside "normal saxophone repairs" that develop in time. Newest pads are on lower C#1, F#2, G, A, B2.

PLAYS?: As is the case with old Buescher, sometime the pads, even the old ones, play and seal for decades! This sax plays better than expected based on the cosmetics of the pads. It's pedigree is built to woo the crowds.

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Item #: WWSHS0W9.0W0.00.03152.4-C0