Thanks for signing up. Vintage Buescher 400 Top Hat and Cane Alto Saxophone, Serial # 317601. And rightly so - the last time anyone strayed from the straight and narrow path that is the traditional brass body was around the mid 1950's, when the Grafton plastic alto made its debut. There seems to be a lot of confusion about how we describe sound. I was comfortable with all of these except one, which I found too resistant for my taste. Does anybody have sheet music of Overture and Difference for Darkness for the alto sax? What is the difference between a regular alto sax, a student alto sax and a professional alto sax? hide. Top 6 Best Alto Saxophones In 2021 Reviews Who knows? Both of these situations explain why many people think that a ligature affects the sound. With the plates, you can take any mouthpiece and change the sound and the overall tone of the instrument by simply removing the screw and replacing the plate. Is there a clue to the model from a visual inspection. A good sax always comes with the required accessories. 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