The later Big B, as stated above, was identical to the 140 (alto)/156 (tenor), with the larger bell flare. The earlier Big B had a smaller bell flare (the bell itself was not smaller) and was closer to the earlier 'series one' Aristo. Keep in mind there were changes during the Big B run. Although the Selmer buyout came later than that, some people claim the horns were starting to be 'downgraded' slightly before the buyout (don't know if I buy that or not pun intended). The other way to be sure is to get any Aristo with a serial number below around 340,xxx. Click to expand.The one thing about the Big B horns is, for those who aren't willing to research, you know you're getting a "real" Aristocrat.
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