I was never been a very good tenor saxophonist, and the teacher made me switch positions with a baritone saxophonist that was struggling on his instrument. I only own it because at the beginning of my freshman year, I played tenor saxophone in my wind ensemble class while looking to be promoted to alto saxophone. I own a 1950’s Buescher big-bell tenor saxophone that hasn’t came to my use in far too long. I have been playing alto saxophone for the past three seasons, but have considered switching the instrument I march with these past couple years. With that said, I’ve also been considering starting somewhat all over again by switching my instrument. We will be under a new direction, sponsored by an almost completely new board of volunteers, and will also be marching in Disney World this season, so having that with all these new changes excites me and this season is definitely gonna be something really special. In a little over a month, I will be starting my 4th out of 5 seasons with my high school marching band and there’s a lot to be excited about. Missing 1 of 5 bottom bumpers but all zipper work great.Īn As-Is price on this sax is currently posted for consideration.Hey there, Fluther, I was wondering if anyone on here is or has been in the marching world. or cheaper, main sax option!'ĬASE: yes, older Protec rectangular case included. It plays right now though! You can hear the killer tone and it a pro player was recently in the shop and gave this sax a 2nd and 3rd look. PADS: currently mixed with older and newer, recommending a full rebuild (included in price). To attempt saying it in Seattle coffee terms: this sax is a 2-shot Latte vs the THC with is a 3-shot Americano. The older model is darker as expected and there is a little more 'presence' or 'treble' in this sax, a little more focus - due to years later and the neck design changes. Obviously it's not a $4000 THC but the core tones are there. I played this sax side by side Sarge's THC B400 and I have to tell you that they are close as I've eluded. It will be a great sax to love and play in whatever venue you want - main sax, killer backup, or a sleeper. The sax is in overall really good condition with signs of use and wear. You get the engineering designs of previous 400 models with a few changes to neck braces, octave triggers, guard designs, no silver bell ring(underside), but the big bell and 400 rear bell keys. I consider these to be some of the best bargain/undervalued saxes in the market. I think these models need better labeled because they are more of a '400' model body and keys than an Aristocrat. I wish these were labelled as 'Model: 400, series III' (or so).

(On Consignment - Plays OK/Rough, tune up needed)Ĭousin to the Top Hat & Cane, I would label these 'Model: 400, series III'.

Beuscher tenor saxophone