[Carl H.]

serial # 685000 in good condition but probably needing pads.

Is it worth $200 ?

Thanks

 

[saintsday]

That's a high enough serial that the Nortons are likely gone, but it still should have the snaps. Unlike the earlier Bueschers, these had started to become pretty inconsistent. Can you describe the engraving?
I wouldn't want to be in it any more than about 400 ready to play and looking good if it has the horizontal rather than vertical engraving. With the vertical floral pattern it's worth more and more likely to be a player.

 

[Carl H.]

It's a late 70's model. Underslung neck and funky Double oval Beuscher logo and no other engraving. It's available to me semi locally, but I'm thinking of passing on it.

Looks clean one small dent and a little bend in the lip of the bell.

 

[saintsday]

If it's local enough, I'd try it. If it doesn't play as it is enough to get a feel for it, I'd pass. If it plays and only needs a couple pads and a tweak...

 

[Carl H.]

It's about 100 miles away, but my wife is due any time now so even that is a bit of a stretch should I be needed immediately. If playing was an option I'd go and wring it out and see what it had, but I'm looking at having it delivered. It's a bit too far into the selmer ownership for me to think it might be anything more than a backup horn. And given that it was played by a kid when new and in a closet for a bunch of years it might need more attention ($$) that it would be worth.

Am I wrong?

 

[bruce bailey]

Get her a C section and hit the road!

 

[super20dan]

i have one of these late ones and its smokes! -go get it!