Vintage Buescher True Tone Bb Tenor Saxophone
$995 sold
A rare mid 1920's vintage 'TrueTone' model Bb tenor saxophone made by Buescher of USA. It is gold plate over silver plate over brass and is in good condition for its age, with a resoldered post, but no dents or dent repairs - nothing that materially impacts looks or playability. The gold plate is faded, due to age and use, but still evident on the key cups and low contact areas.
Its been disassembled, cleaned, swedged and countersunk (to tighten the mechanism) posts aligned, tone holes leveled, rods trued, all tan leather pads (with brown plastic resos) installed, and key corks replaced as needed, reassembled and adjusted for optimal play-ability. I've reversed the spring on the low Alt Eb (as most people don't want to use it) but it can be rendered usable again by reversing the spring and adjusting the mechanism. The horn is a really good player, with warm, spread 'vintage American' tone, good intonation, and comfortable key work: I'm very pleased with the condition and play-ability of this saxophone! Comes with vintage case in solid condition.
Its been disassembled, cleaned, swedged and countersunk (to tighten the mechanism) posts aligned, tone holes leveled, rods trued, all tan leather pads (with brown plastic resos) installed, and key corks replaced as needed, reassembled and adjusted for optimal play-ability. I've reversed the spring on the low Alt Eb (as most people don't want to use it) but it can be rendered usable again by reversing the spring and adjusting the mechanism. The horn is a really good player, with warm, spread 'vintage American' tone, good intonation, and comfortable key work: I'm very pleased with the condition and play-ability of this saxophone! Comes with vintage case in solid condition.
Payment
Cash, US personal checks (held for 3 business days), US postal money orders, bank checks, Venmo, Transferwise, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Please make all checks and money orders payable to "Jeremy Soule". The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Cash, US personal checks (held for 3 business days), US postal money orders, bank checks, Venmo, Transferwise, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Please make all checks and money orders payable to "Jeremy Soule". The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Shipping and Returns
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a sax and case for $30-70 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a sax and case for $30-70 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!