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Help with purchase of Buescher 1951 Series 3 Alto

Hello Saxophonics!

I'm interested in this horn (Buescher Aristocrat 3, serial: 339650) but I know very little about the nuances to saxes so I'm hoping you'll give me a more knowledgeable opinion. I was quoted at $800.

This is relaquered and regarding the playability, a couple of the buttons aren't depressing completely and there is likely a leak on the lower end somewhere.

Problem notes are high F (w/ front keys), middle C (w/ middle finger), low F, D, C#, C, B. I can get them to sound, but not crispy and full. The white mouthpiece has a chip at the base, but functions well.

What do you think, worth fixing up or should I pass?

u/BlueEyedDevel — 6 days ago