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- Buescher Aristocrat
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- Bell Keys
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- Buescher Aristocrat Engraving
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- Kangaroo (“Roo”) pads and domed metal resonators
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- Custom Neck Brace
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- Custom Neck Brace
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- Aerial View
Here are some pictures of a saxophone overhaul that I recently did on a Buescher Aristocrat. I wish I still had the pictures of before I worked on it. It started out as half lacquered brass (it was very worn), with nickle plated keys. I did a complete overhaul including; leveling the keys, replacing all the pads with kangaroo pads, putting resonators on all the keys (except for the octave pip’s) re-plating the body with a matte nickel finish, and then matte lacquer. Along with all of the typical adjustments and tinkering. In my opinion, and in the opinion of Rusty Higgins, one of the top studio saxophonists in L.A., this saxophone is great. I personally use it for classical, or concert band gigs. It does not have the projection of my 9937 Solid Silver Yanagisawa, but it does have a wonderful tone. In the pictures you can see the plating, the pads and resonators, the custom neck reinforcement, and the key work. If you have questions, or are inquiring on an overhaul for yourself or purchase of this horn please send me an email from the contact page, or post a comment.
