This Buescher The Buescher Aristocrat True-Tone Alto Saxophone with Art Deco engraving is in fantastic condition with 98%+ of its original lacquer. Please see pictures for detail. The serial number is “282871” making this a vintage 1937 horn. Engraved on the back of the saxophone by the serial number is the “True Tone” triangle and tuning fork along with the words “True-Tone Trademark Registered Low Pitch License Pat. Dec. 8, 1914” engraved beneath. This horn was made before the “400” model. The engraving on the bell is gorgeous and goes down the entire bell. The lines on the engraving are very angular and geometric as compared to most other Buescher engravings which tend to be much more flowing. Near the top of the bell are the words “The Buescher Aristocrat Elkhart IND. U.S.A.” “Buescher” is engraved on the G# key. It has telephone pole key guards, Buescher snap in resonators and the brown cellulose rollers.  This horn comes with the original neck, which is still in great condition with no pull down. It comes in a good used condition replacement case. No mouthpiece is included. This horn is a pristine example of an original condition Art Deco Aristocrat.

Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in
excellent playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 98%+ of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Very light if any general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
The Bow: No dents in the bottom bow or bow guard.
Pad Condition: The pads are in very good used condition.
Resonator Type: Buescher snap in pad/resonators.
The Neck: The neck has approximately 98%+ of the finish remaining with very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece, ligature, or accessories are included.
The Case: Good used condition replacement martin case (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: True-Tone Trademark Registered Low Pitch License Pat. Dec. 8, 1914 (by the serial number) The Buescher Aristocrat Elkhart IND. U.S.A. (on the bell) Buescher (on the G# key).
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