It's true the Big B tends to be more highly valued, so if you want one of the later 'Big Bs,' you'd do well to look for a 140/156 (with script engraving) in the 33x,xxx serial range. The later Big B, as stated above, was identical to the 140 (alto)/156 (tenor), with the larger bell flare. The earlier Big B had a smaller bell flare (the bell itself was not smaller) and was closer to the earlier 'series one' Aristo. Keep in mind there were changes during the Big B run. The stencil shows ' Elkart -built by Buescher Elkhart Ind USA' Any ideas anyone I've tried researching it myself, but got lost in the tangle of stencils, name and dates. Although the Selmer buyout came later than that, some people claim the horns were starting to be 'downgraded' slightly before the buyout (don't know if I buy that or not pun intended). It's described as having the serial number 7783120A. The bell is engraved with the words Buescher Aristocrat Elkhart-IND. The other way to be sure is to get any Aristo with a serial number below around 340,xxx. Below the serial number there is an engraving 140 Buescher True Tone Reg. Basic design is of the Chu Berry family.Click to expand.The one thing about the Big B horns is, for those who aren't willing to research, you know you're getting a "real" Aristocrat. The Conn-O-Sax is a straight F-mezzo and very rare. Keyed in F, the F-mezzo design is a unique hybrid between the Chu Berry and the Naked Lady with same side bell keys. These were the most eloborate Conn saxophones ever made with extravagant engraving and full pearl touches. Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND 6 Shot A powerful six shot gun made specially for Rangers. Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS SEND NO MONEY POSITIVE CONTACT POINTS THE WILD CAT 13.50 End view of Blade Regular Swing. *date/serial number relationships during WW II production and immediate post-production are based on our data collected from original sales receipts found in cases. * This complete Buescher serial number chart was derived from the data of Albert Mensinga plus our own data compiled from original sales receipts found in cases of specific instruments. BUESCHER ARISTOCRAT ALTO SAXOPHONE SERIAL NUMBER 366572. Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 10 Rue Neuve-Saint-Georges à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 50 Rue Saint-Georges à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 26 Rue de Rocroy à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 39 Rue de Dunkerque à parisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 56 Rue Laffitte à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 6 Rue Lallier à Paris Vtg Elkhart Built By Buescher 20A Alto Saxophone SN 50599 w/Case.
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