The “400” line retained Buescher’s proprietary Snap-On Pads and Resonators and Norton Screw-In Springs.īuescher touted many mechanical improvements such as their “patented steel bearings” on the side keys and bell keys (US2234107A, US2203593A), nickel-silver hinge tubes, and taller key posts to improve tonehole venting. Beyond the engraving, the “400’s” most striking visual features are its wide-arc bottom bow, its abrupt and wide bell flare, and its behind-the-bell mounted keys. This engraving pattern was created by Charlie Terlep. The Buescher “400” or “Top Hat and Cane” is perhaps most well known for its elaborate engraving of a castle on a cliff by the sea, surrounded by a floral design with the aforementioned top hat, cane, and gloves positioned above the raised Buescher 400 logo. It is in its original case and its original purchase receipt from Hoad-Powers Music Co., circa 1948, accompanies it. This example retains its factory original lacquer, pads, springs, and Snap-On Resonators. Artists who used the Buescher “400” saxophones include Johnny Hodges, Herb Geller, Shep Fields, Dave Young, and Sigurd Rascher.
This line of saxophones included numerous mechanical improvements and modernizations over Buescher’s Aristocrat line of saxophones. Beginning development in the mid 1930s, the “400” saxophones were debuted to the public in early 1942.
The “400” commonly known as the “Top Hat and Cane” (due to the engraving on the bell) was the Buescher Band Instrument Company’s highest quality line of saxophones. PRODUCTION LOCATION: Elkhart, IN, United States MANUFACTURER: The Buescher Band Instrument Company It is well known for its behind-the-bell keys and “Top Hat and Cane” engraving.ĬOLLOQUIAL NAMES: 400, Super 400, Top Hat and Cane, TH&C No C.O.Ds please.Payment due within 7 days of auction end.SUMMARY: The Buescher “400” model B-11 was Buescher’s top-of-the-line tenor saxophone from 1942 until 1955.
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The serial number, 35393 puts it in 1955. T are a number of light nics and marks and a few medium dings on the instrument. Whether that association has come through its tone or through its connection to some pretty hip dudes. Its unique silhouette is the very arbiter of all thats cool, even just holding one will raise your street cred a couple of notches. The finish is missing on around 20% of the instrument. The tenor sax is perhaps what most people would consider to be the archetypal sax. It will need to be oiled and serviced before it will play. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! 1955 BUESCHER TRUE TONE THE 400 VINTAGE TRUMPET This unique item is in good condition.