buescher elkhart alto saxophone serial numbers

Hopefully as the research continues, this can be fine tuned. Hi guys, I have a Buescher alto saxophone in possession and I have absolutely no concrete information on this beauty. However at this time since fine tuning is not available one would have to say that the serial 3775 dates to 1932 +/- 1 year and that 4878 dates to 1933 +/- 1year to allow for economics. The two instruments then would likely to have been made in the 2nd and 3rd years of production or 19 if rates were smooth. The average pace for EBIC during the 1930's seems to be about 2200 instruments per year. Les meilleures offres pour 1950s Elkhart by Buescher 20 A Alto Saxophone Serial 73005, EXTRAS sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et doccasion Pleins darticles en livraison gratuite Passer au contenu principal. We also know from other manufacturers and the trades that production was slow until about 1937, when because of improving US economy and import reductions, the American makers had a production surge. It also looks that by 1940, Elkhart BIC was at about 24000. Some of the key cork has been replaced, where needed. It plays beautifully: good tone and playability. Good original lacquer finish with some scratches and wear (see photos) but overall very nice for its age.

However, based on the research to date, the sax pictured above with serial 4878 and the one mentioned at 3775 are both 1930's models.Īt this time, based on the registry to date, 1930 started with a serial akin to 1, as I have 6 registered. This is an Elkhart built by Buescher Alto saxophone ca 1953-55, serial number 71386 in good playing condition. Well I am quite a bit late on this one, like many of the others. Looking at the serial range for the Padless collected so far 27022-30083 and the other Elkharts and Elkhart stencils in this range, it could be estimated that the production of the Padless was about 1500 to 2000 units.

Buescher elkhart alto saxophone serial numbers