Buscher 400 1970's Vintage Alto Saxophone
A unique entry model produced in the last years of Buscher's life, which flourished in the swing jazz era.400
[Overview]
BUESCHER alto saxophone 400. body and neck made of brass with lacquer finish. Thumb hook, octave keys, strap ring>Nickel lacquer finish. Keys and cups>Nickel plated finish. manufactured circa 1970. Includes: WICONA used semi-hard case (red w/o strap)
[Condition.]
Small dent repair mark on the back of U-tube. Dullness of plating on keys and cups. Other parts have no noticeable scratches, paint damage, or history of accidents. All keys disassembled and cleaned inside and outside, all tampos (CHANU plastic booster), corks and felts replaced, overhauled and adjusted. The neck is a little long, so if you insert the mouthpiece normally, it will be low. The pitch can be adjusted by inserting the mouthpiece deeply until the cork is 2 to 3 mm deep.
[Features]
The 400 was produced from the 1960s to the mid-1970s by Buscher, who was a member of the saxophone section of the Duke Ellington Orchestra during the swing jazz era. The big 135mm(*) bell, yellow brass body, and two-tone nickel key color give it a unique character. The straight ringing quality is appealing. It has been cleaned both inside and outside, and overhauled and adjusted by replacing all pads. You can use it for a long time with peace of mind.
The bell diameter of a typical alto saxophone is around 120mm.
☆Okubo Wind Instrument Store performs all adjustments in cooperation with Odagiri Workshop, a saxophone repair shop specializing in saxophone repair.
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