Sold 1945 Silver Plated Buescher Big B Aristocrat Sold
These horns don't need much of an introduction. Although it is often said they are ideal for classical players, which is true due to their tone, they are excellent in pretty much any setting. This horn was not given a Full Mechanical Overhaul, but it has been serviced regularly for several years. It is in excellent playing condition. It does NOT have the original Buescher Snap-In Resonators.
Here is what Robert Howe said about this horn after receiving it:
"I just spent an hour with the Big B, comparing it to a 2014 Selmer, A Cigar Cutter, and a Rev D SML.
I am keeping the Big B. Boy, I like that horn. Boy oh boy, do I like that horn. You already know how good it feels in the hands, how perfectly it seals. I like it for its musicality, it’s an outstanding saxophone. The combination of lush sound, great tuning, easy playing is perfect for Pictures at an Exhibition. It lets me spin the sound out in the second solo without having to take an extra breath. I can keep the last note going in a diminuendo, at pitch, for longer than on any of the other horns. The neck is so tightly fit, that’s wonderful, most techs don’t spend enough effort to get this really right, I think this is a very important matter. Thank you for your attention to this."
These horns don't need much of an introduction. Although it is often said they are ideal for classical players, which is true due to their tone, they are excellent in pretty much any setting. This horn was not given a Full Mechanical Overhaul, but it has been serviced regularly for several years. It is in excellent playing condition. It does NOT have the original Buescher Snap-In Resonators.
Here is what Robert Howe said about this horn after receiving it:
"I just spent an hour with the Big B, comparing it to a 2014 Selmer, A Cigar Cutter, and a Rev D SML.
I am keeping the Big B. Boy, I like that horn. Boy oh boy, do I like that horn. You already know how good it feels in the hands, how perfectly it seals. I like it for its musicality, it’s an outstanding saxophone. The combination of lush sound, great tuning, easy playing is perfect for Pictures at an Exhibition. It lets me spin the sound out in the second solo without having to take an extra breath. I can keep the last note going in a diminuendo, at pitch, for longer than on any of the other horns. The neck is so tightly fit, that’s wonderful, most techs don’t spend enough effort to get this really right, I think this is a very important matter. Thank you for your attention to this."