Vintage 1943 Buescher Aristocrat Big B Silver Plated Alto Sax

Description

For sale is a rare silver-plated, freshly restored
1943 Buescher Aristocrat “Big B” alto sax, serial number
301652. This horn is in beautiful original silver plate, and was freshly overhauled
in the Saxquest repair shop. It has a brand new set of Prestini black kangaroo
pads, which contrast beautifully with the silver horn, and has been precisely
adjusted for easy-to-play action.
It's rare to find a Big B in silver
plate (this is the only one I’ve ever seen, and I’ve owned several), as the
vast majority are lacquer.The original silver plate is 99% intact. There's some
minor finish wear on a few touch points and the neck is a bit worn. The only
previous repair they found is some past dent work in the bottom bow area. There
are no other previous repairs, including no re-solders. All pads and material
have been replaced, and the feel is smooth and comfortable. It still retains
all of the original Buescher snap-in metal resonators, with new stainless steel
screw-in springs.
The best part of course is the sound! The Big B has a
warm tone with a lot of resonance and punch.
Bueschers from this era are known for being present, great playing instruments, and this horn
definitely is, while the silver adds warmth and color to the tone.
Ships in its original case via FedEx Ground, professionally
packed and fully insured.
International Buyers may have to pay import fees in their country.