Buescher Alto Saxophones

In recent years the Saxophone has enjoyed something of a revival in the music industry. The Saxophone`s deep and soulful expression of sound really seems to capture the heart of music and impress a true feeling of character into the melody. While there are many Saxophones that are being mass produced for the beginner, the days of the hand-crafted, quality Saxophone instrument have almost passed away. During the 1920s, one of the greatest Saxophones available was the Buescher Alto Saxophone.

Because of their quality in craftsmanship, many vintage Buescher Alto Saxophones are still around today and are available to buy second hand. One of the most distinctive features about the Buescher Alto Saxophone is the shape of the bell. Superbly crafted the bell of the Buescher Alto Saxophone flares at a much lower position than most modern Saxophones, and the rim is actually wider. It is this unique feature of the Buescher Alto Saxophone that essentially gives this horn it`s deeper and more pronounced sound.

Buescher Alto Saxophones can therefore produce an almost booming, multi-layered, pitched sound that most new models of Saxophone just fail to muster. The complex, deeply riveting, and charming sound which can be obtained by playing a vintage Buescher Alto Saxophone makes them a desirable purchase for the more adapt Saxophone player. Because many of the vintage Buescher Alto Saxophones were made during the 1920s, they also seem to have an almost period style to them that makes them as aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, as their sound is to the ears. Many vintage Buescher Alto Saxophones have many intricate details about them, and are often engraved or customised for comfort.

The key-work of the Buescher Alto Saxophone also makes them a popular choice, and many people find that their playing often becomes a lot more proficient because of this key-work. There is no doubt that some of the best Buescher Alto Saxophones were crafted in the period between 1920 and 1950. This was a time of excellence for the Buescher Alto Saxophone brand, and the quality of Saxophone that Buescher created during this period has never been duplicated. The expression and soul that emanates from a vintage Buescher Alto Saxophone does make them a brilliant instrument for both soul and pop music, and their unique style will certainly add that extra touch of visual flair to any music you perform.