![]() ![]() In 1904 the business was reorganized and renamed the Buescher Band Instrument Company, reflecting its sole focus on producing band instruments. True Tone became the trademark name for band instruments made by the Buescher Manufacturing Company.In 1903 there was a disastrous fire at Buescher's factory. In March 1901 he patented a unusual in that the valves were of unequal lengths. In 1894 his company began production of saxophones, becoming Conn's main competitor over the following two decades. Main Street, which made band instruments and other metal products, in partnership with John L.Ĭollins, a clothing merchant, and Harry L. In the fall of 1893 he opened the Buescher Manufacturing Company at 1119 N. In 1890, while still employed with Conn, he began producing band emblems at home and was setting up his own shop. After being shown an Adolph Sax model saxophone in possession of in 1888 he produced Conn's first saxophone prototype. In 1876 he found employment with 's fledgling band instrument factory. He accompanied his family to and then to Elkhart in 1875. ![]() Contents.History The company was founded by Ferdinand August 'Gus' Buescher (born Elk Township, 26 April 1861 died 29 November 1937).
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