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The 'Buescher 400' was their most advanced professional entry into the saxophone market and was the highlight of their resumption of production after World War 2.Īfter Buescher was purchased by Selmer, the '400' eventually became the 'Signet' and the 'Aristocrat' became the 'Bundy'. The 'TrueTone' was updated in 1926 with the addition of a front F key.ġ930 marked the introduction of the 'New Aristocrat'.ġ940 marked the introduction of the Aristocrat commonly known as the 'Big B Aristocrat'. The 'TrueTone' model was one of the most popular saxophones of the 1920's.

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Selmer Paris Saxophone Serial Numbers Yearįrom 1987 onwards, the two-digit prefix number plus 50 will give you the year of manufacture on all Conn Saxophones and products.

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Basic design is of the Chu Berry family.Look up your serial number and compare by clicking on your manufacturer below 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. 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.

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These were the most eloborate Conn saxophones ever made with extravagant engraving and full pearl touches. A new building opened in 1905 and serial numbers were then started at 5000. There is misinformation all over the net regarding this, such as for sale ads, YouTube videos and other online Elkhart specific postings that have naively made the same mistake. At this time there was a fire at the plant which destroyed all files. The online serial number charts only apply to their pro, Buescher branded lines such as the True Tone, Aristocrat, 400 etc. By 1903, serial numbers had reached approx. Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND The first Buescher instruments were produced in 1888. Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS *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. Years and Serial Numbers are approximate. So far I have only fired 60 to 70 rounds and figured I would give it another 100-150 before I become alarmed. * 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. I have no idea how long it was in my friends shop. Beautiful big sound, a lovely vintage horn in need of a little TLC. Some scuffs and small dents, G key in need of repair. 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 Buescher Aristocrat series 2 (1945) serial number:304333.