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by Superjay7789
(1 post)
9 years ago

Strange Buescher Aristocrat Alto

I bought this sax in a pawn shop about ten years ago and just recently pulled it down and wanted to find out about it. Its Serial Number is 111254 S-33 witch should place it as a 1922-1923 True Tone But it clearly is Not Any thoughts

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  1. by GFC
    (842 posts)

    9 years ago

    Re: Strange Buescher Aristocrat Alto

    That looks like a much more recent Aristocrat from the days when they were being produced as student horns.  Selmer might have changed the serial number scheme on the student line horns when they purchased Buescher.

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