1937 Buescher Aristocrat alto

"01" neck. 1937 Buescher Aristocrat alto Series I

Neck before restoration

Neck restoration

Neck after restoration

Octave key before restoration. The octave key is seriously deformed. The missing original top screw is replaced with a soldered nail. The hinge screw rod is bent. The mechanism is not working

New screw hinge screw rod were made. All parts were cleaned and straightened

Key after restoration

Key before restoration

Key after restoration

After hand polishing

Before cleaning

Rebuilding Norton Springs. The original Norton springs were worn out and weak. The Norton Springs were rebuilt with their original threads. The new springs greatly improve the saxophone performance and efficiency. With a suitable diameter spring selection, the saxophone action and response was enhanced, by providing a modern fast key feeling

New rebuild Norton Springs. The original Norton springs were exhausted and weak. I rebuilt the Norton Springs with their original threads. The new springs greatly improve the saxophone performance and efficiency. With a suitable diameter spring selection, the saxophone action and response was enhanced, by providing a modern fast key feeling

Buescher restored. Restored saxophone. Professional set up with new pads, resonators, corks, felts and springs. Unfortunately the Snap-On system was seriously compromised, it could have been fixed with the missing parts replaced but the customer preferred to remove it and replace the Snap on with modern resonators.