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Buescher tenor saxophone : High notes

Hi. I recently purhcased a Buescher Aristocrat Tenor: I think 1951/1956. Great horn. Completely adjusted and necessary pads replaced, etc.

When I played the horn in the store I had a difficult time hitting the high notes on the high octive side of the horn. They seemed challenging to bring out and/or definant.

I normally play Alto (have for 12 yrs. plus on and off)The owner of the store suggested that I probably need to adjust to the difference between playing an Alto and a Tenor. I took the horn it's a good horn irregardless and great antique-- and I got the feeling it wasn't the horn but me.

Any thoughts on what may be going on here?




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Jun 24, 2009
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by: Karen

I have also just purchased a Buescher tenor sax, serial #185064. I believe it is from around the 1920's to the 30's. Trying to track that info. down at the moment. I also had a difficult time with the high notes, but had success when I did not fully insert the neck .Crazy? I don't know, but it worked. I had to fool around with it until I achieved the results I wanted. Now I just have to adjust to the quirks of the new to me old instrument. I am a 2nd year beginner musician and do not have much experience with instruments but am loving the Buescher tenor sax.
Apr 02, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I am a novice and also have Buscher Aristocrat with replaced crook but hit most of the low notes but high notes are very difficult. Any suggestions my teacher says a new mouthpiece but I am using a selmer which cost £105

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