Buescher Silver New Aristocrat Alto Saxophone 263xxx

Description

Here is a near mint silver early Aristocrat with split bell keys. This is the model that Sigurd Rascher played, and these horns are still in great demand. This horn has about 99% of its original silver plate, and it currently has old pads. It is waiting in line to get an overhaul, but I will sell it as-is in the meantime. It is in original condition, with the snap-in pads intact.

This horn has the ** neck, which is rarer and less-understood than the 3 and 1 necks. I have seen people in forums claim that the other necks have better intonation, but like so much you read online about rarer saxophones, it is hard to say whether that reputation is deserved or not. It ships in the original case, which is in ok condition.