[CONN-hunter]

Some people say the quality of the super 400 went down.
Others say , it still sounds great and is a poor man's TH&C, with same body, Bell and Neck measures, norton springs and pads...

what would you say? Worth paying 700U$ for one in need of an overhaul?

 

[lostcircuits]

Yes, depending on the kind of overhaul needed. They are fairly easy to service and you can get the original pads at Ferrees. Unless there are severe dents, those are killer horns.

 

[CONN-hunter]

a full overhaul, FULL ! everything, kork, pads, cleaning, adjustment. Was in the case full of dust for quite a while. Side mechanism for E is bent, small dent near engraving, reparable. Plus shipping to Europe (200U$?) and I'd guess another 800U$ overhaul on it... we are already by 1,700U$

 

[ZootTheSim]

I'm no expert, but $1700 seems a bit high for a Super 400. I've seen Big B's in good shape selling in that range, and TH&Cs in need of an overhaul for not much more.

And wasn't the Super 400 introduced in '59?

 

[CONN-hunter]

I'm no expert, but $1700 seems a bit high for a Super 400. I've seen Big B's in good shape selling in that range, and TH&Cs in need of an overhaul for not much more.

And wasn't the Super 400 introduced in '59?

sure, for US, Canada residents it is cheaper to buy... but in Europe getting a US Vintage for less than that... overhauled... is not possible I think.

 

[Saxydude]

I love my Super 400 tenor. Like, LOVE it. But, let's make sure we're talking about the same horn. I mean the earliest "Super 400" with "Super 400" horizontally across the top of the bell and "Buescher" running vertically down the bell. I'm specifically not talking about the 400 with the flowery engraving on the bell.

If we're talking about the same horn - buy it. It's not a "poor man's TH&C," it is a TH&C without the engraving. All of the features remain (except the engraving a silver raised logo). I've played my Super 400 against several TH&Cs and ALWAYS my Super 400 smokes them. HUGE (YUGE!) sound. Bright-ish. Capable of some super sexy smoky ballads, too. Simply the most fun tenor I've ever played. Seriously underrated because the TH&C snatches up all the attention. These earliest "Supers" are no. joke.

 

[Jerry K.]

Some people say the quality of the super 400 went down.
Others say , it still sounds great and is a poor man's TH&C, with same body, Bell and Neck measures, norton springs and pads...

what would you say? Worth paying 700U$ for one in need of an overhaul?

Pictures?