Pre-Owned 1965 Buesher 400 Alto Saxophone

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SN: 510445

Key Features

• Underslung Octave Mechanism: The neck features an "underslung" octave key mechanism, which was a hallmark of Buescher 400 models.
• Unique Bell Design: The horn has a wide-arc bow and an abrupt, wide bell flare, designed to improve clarity and response in the low register.
• Rear-Mounted Bell Keys: On this specific model, the low B and Bb keys are mounted on the back of the bell tube, a design choice to avoid muffling the tones with the player's body.
• Construction: It features high key posts to increase tone space and improve venting, as well as long rods and cross hinges made from durable nickel silver.
• Proprietary Mechanics: It uses Buescher's patented Snap-On Pads with metal resonators and Norton screw-in style springs, a distinctive feature of the era.
• Finish/Engraving: The keywork is typically nickel-plated, and the body has a classic lacquer finish. The elaborate "Top Hat and Cane" engraving was generally omitted from these later models, though some may have simpler "Buescher 400" or floral engraving.