I have a Buescher True-Tone baritone, serial number 153799. Can anyone tell me what year it would have been built? The front of the bell has the engraving
The Buescher Elkhart Ind.
Has a few leaks I need to fix, but it has a big fat sound, provoking torrents of abuse from my next-door neighbour.
Your sax dates to 1924. This vintage of Buescher baritone has a huge sound and a very free blowing resonance. The antiquated keywork leaves a bt to be desired, but the old school sweet HUGE sound is worth for many!
Throw up a photo here so we can all admire it. Is it silver plate?