[Saxmusiclover]

Is this horn worth US$525?

http://cgi.ebay.com/BUESCHER-BIG-B-...ryZ16232QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for any input.

 

[jacobeid]

I don't think so. It's relacquered and needs a pad job. Junkdude has 2 relacquered big B's that don't need pads for only a few hundred more. Stay safe and go there.

 

[Saxmusiclover]

Thanks Jacobeid. Will look at Junkdude.

 

[Dave Dolson]

My favorite alto is a Big B, but I agree with Jacob. You are looking at a horn that will most likely play great once you put another $700+/- into it. That would put it up over $1200.00 and that may be too mu8ch for one in this horn's condition. DAVE

 

[Saxmusiclover]

Thanks Dave. That's way beyond my budget.

 

[rleitch]

That's the same seller who had a similarly challenged Martin Handcraft tenor for sale. I envy the quality of his photos, but I wish he'd figure out how to post them properly!

Rory

 

[Dave dix]

The price is a good buy for a repairer to buy and re-sell and Rory is correct about his stupid ebay postings!!!
Dave

 

[jacobeid]

My favorite alto is a Big B, but I agree with Jacob. You are looking at a horn that will most likely play great once you put another $700+/- into it. That would put it up over $1200.00 and that may be too mu8ch for one in this horn's condition. DAVE

Yeah..$1200 would be way too much. I bought a Big B with original lacquer, new pads, and a set up from a dealer for $1000.

Junkdude has one relacquered big B for $785. That's definetly the way to go there. You have the safety and security of doing business with a dealer, while still paying less than you would on ebay. If you'd like me to..since I'll be there on Saturday, I'll give the horn a quick blow and see if it's worth your time.

 

[Saxmusiclover]

Yeah..$1200 would be way too much. I bought a Big B with original lacquer, new pads, and a set up from a dealer for $1000.

Junkdude has one relacquered big B for $785. That's definetly the way to go there. You have the safety and security of doing business with a dealer, while still paying less than you would on ebay. If you'd like me to..since I'll be there on Saturday, I'll give the horn a quick blow and see if it's worth your time.

Sure Jacob. Would really appreciate it. Thanks again.