In the case of a swap, we will work out an appropriate contribution to the Cafe. There are some old pads that will need replacing some time, but no immediate work required. It is ready to play and it sounds wonderful. There is some scuffing and indentation at the left of the bottom of the bell, presumably from a belt buckle or similar, but otherwise the finish is as near perfect as one can expect for a 90 year old instrument. The engraving is in excellent condition, as is all the body - no significant silver wear. This is a lovely instrument to look at - frosted silver body with a gold-wash bell and shiny silver engraving and keywork. These are generally regarded as the best of the True Tones, particularly with regard to intonation. My True Tone is a “Series IV” model from 1929, with a front-F key and a roller on the G# key. Needs to be in good, playable condition with a sweet sound. I'm wondering if anyone in the Cafe has a nice Conn C-Melody and would be interested in a swap. The 'Buescher Trumpet C Melody Saxophone and True Tone Trombone What is your. It seems a pity that it is sitting in its case. Custer is the site of the first gold discovered in the Black Hills in 1874. I have a very pretty and lovely-sounding Buescher True Tone Alto which I haven't played since I got a modern alto.
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