Description: Up for auction is a rare professional Buescher 400 Top Hat & Cane alto saxophone. The pads and corks are in poor to fair condition and should be replaced soon for good playing condition or overhauled for optimal performance. This alto saxophone has the raised Buescher 400 logo, elaborate Top Hat and Cane bell engraving, a bell tone ring and an under-slung octave key on the neck. The neck doesn't show signs of pull down. There are no major dents present and the minor dents can be removed during the restoration. This alto saxophone has scratches throughout and lacquer wear, with approximately 75% of lacquer intact(possibly not original). The serial number is in the lower 323,xxx range, which dates manufacture to approximately 1950. Included is a somewhat used and worn wood shell alto saxophone case(interior is intact, both latches catch, exterior has some wear). No mouthpiece is included and the pictures provided are considered as part of the description. This is being sold in "as-is" condition.Winning U.S. bidder to pay $85.00 for standard ground shipping, handling and insurance. The insured package will be shipped to the winning bidder's physical address with an adult signature required for delivery. NO P.O. boxes!!Please email any questions you may have BEFORE you bid. Payment should be received within 48 hours of auction close. Non-paying bidders will be reported to EBay. Thank you for looking and happy bidding!!If your shipping address is in one of the marketplace responsibility states within the U.S., applicable sales tax will be collected by EBay and included in the order total at checkout.
Price: 2799.99 USD
Location: Erie, Colorado
End Time: 2024-10-05T18:44:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 85 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Gold
Custom Bundle: No
MPN: Does Not Apply
Set Includes: Case
Brand: Buescher
Type: Alto Saxophone
Body Material: Brass
Instrument: Saxophone
Features: Hand Engraved
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Experience Level: Professional
Body Finish: Gold Lacquer
Finish: Lacquered
Key: Eb