It's true the Big B tends to be more highly valued, so if you want one of the later 'Big Bs,' you'd do well to look for a 140/156 (with script engraving) in the 33x,xxx serial range. The later Big B, as stated above, was identical to the 140 (alto)/156 (tenor), with the larger bell flare. The earlier Big B had a smaller bell flare (the bell itself was not smaller) and was closer to the earlier 'series one' Aristo. Keep in mind there were changes during the Big B run. Valve action is amazing and the slides move better than my yamaha. Although the Selmer buyout came later than that, some people claim the horns were starting to be 'downgraded' slightly before the buyout (don't know if I buy that or not pun intended). Buescher Aristocrat Custom Built 240 serial number 289807 made in about 1937 Bell is 4 1/2 inches wide, and i think its a small bore Serial number even in each valve and individual valve parts, bought it off ebay, laqures not great condition and bells pretty beaten up. The other way to be sure is to get any Aristo with a serial number below around 340,xxx. Click to expand.The one thing about the Big B horns is, for those who aren't willing to research, you know you're getting a "real" Aristocrat.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |