1907 Silver Bueschler Tuba?

[trulvious]

Has anyone heard of this type of horn. How much would one be worth?

[tubamirum]

A picture and details are needed. Also, who knows until it is on ebay?

[ArnoldGottlieb]

If you spell it without an "l", you will get a few reponses. Most will begin with: What key is it in? Do you have dimensions, or a pic(or both)? The more information you give in your question, the more informed answer you'll get. Dillons has one for sale on their website, http://www.dillonmusic.com/usedimages/0 ... 4941AM.jpg this may or may not have anything to do with yours. Peace. ASG

[Lew]

Ferdinand August Buescher worked for Conn-Dupont starting in 1876. He left Conn in 1894 and established the Buescher Manufacturing Company. They specialized in saxophones and brass instruments, although their saxs were among the best of their time. In 1916 Buescher sold out to 5 Elkhart businessmen. In 1928 the Elkhart Band Instument Company took over management. During this entire time instruments with the Buescher name were being made. In the later period they used the trade name "True-tone." (paraphrased from the Langwill index)

In 1963 Buescher was purchased by Selmer who continued to sell Buescher instruments with the names "Signet" and "Bundy." The quality of these instruments is generally acknowleged to be lower than earlier versions.

"Bloke" has used Buescher instruments to make a helicon and tuba that have very good playing characteristics. The value of a Buescher tuba depends on the design, number of valves, key, and condition. They are not usually particularly sought after instruments.

[trulvious]

I only ask because I saw this ad on craigslist. Check it out if you are interested.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/87364983.html

[Kevin Miller]

Looks like it's an Eb horn as well.

[windshieldbug]

closer to D than Eb

The low pitch standard was first set at A=435 before A = 440 became standard

[JayW]

Hey Travis, hope things are well. Contact me at work jason@dillonmusic.com and I can get you more info about that horn.(i.e. value as is/ parts value) Were you interested in buying it? Hows the 2155 working out?
Have a good one