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by simpleman
(10 posts)
18 years ago

Looking for a new (or old) Tenor

I am a Freshman in college, and am looking for a Tenor Sax. I know that a lot of people here play vintage saxes and I am looking into getting a TT Buescher. I played a Buescher Soprano in high school and really liked it. I have seen a few post talking about how cheap old Bueschers are (around $400 on eBay). I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for, however, and am looking for a good place to buy vintage horns. If all Vintage horns are AMAZING (unlikely) then I'll just get one on eBay and overhaul it. What do you guys think?

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  2. by blackfrancis
    (396 posts)
    18 years ago

    Re: Looking for a new (or old) Tenor

    Be very careful about eBay. I personally would not buy a horn that I hadn't seen in person. That's another way of saying that all vintage horns are not amazing. Another good place to look is www.junkdude.com. (bad name, but Dave is a really good guy) or how 'bout our own Saxquest store? If you find a TT, make sure it has the front F key. Also, don't write off a stencil brand. You can often get a good deal on one. Good luck in the hunt.

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  3. by johnsonfromwisconsin
    (767 posts)
    18 years ago

    Re: Looking for a new (or old) Tenor

    Also be carefull in the work you believe may need to be done. An ebay horn could need nothing more than regulation and a repad ($200-$400), or it could need extensive repairs costing a couple times more than what you paid for it.

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