1945 Buescher Big B tenor before restoration
Buescher Big B before restoration
New pads with Selmer metal resonators
Original Norton springs were exhausted and in a very bad shape
Original Norton springs were exhausted and in a very bad shape
Original Norton springs were exhausted and in a very bad shape
Original Norton springs were exhausted and in a very bad shape
Compromised Norton Springs
Compromised Norton Springs
Rebuilding Norton Springs
I rebuilt the Norton Springs with their original threads since the original Norton springs were damaged and weak. The new springs greatly improve the saxophone performance and efficiency. With a suitable diameter spring selection I enhanced the saxophone action and response, by providing a modern fast key feeling
Newly rebuilt Norton Springs
Sax after gentle and accurate hand polishing
Newly rebuilt Norton Springs
Newly rebuilt Norton Springs
Newly rebuilt Norton Springs
Rough attempt to improve intonation
Rough attempt to improve intonation, I had to remove the internal modification to restore the saxophone tone holes
1945 Buescher Big B tenor after restoration. Professional set up with new pads, resonators, corks, felts and springs