King Sousaphone numbers

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Hank74
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King Sousaphone numbers

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Would anyone here know the differences of the model numbers for King Sousaphones. I was curious since I currently own one.
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Baritone Horn: Wessex BBb
Contras: Dynasty BBb
Helicon: Wessex BBb
Sousas: Conn, Holton, Jupiter, King, Yamaha. All BBb.
Tubas: King, Martin, Reynolds (one w/Olds bell). All BBb.
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Re: King Sousaphone numbers

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Link:
http://hnwhite.com/Low%20Brass.htm

The current sousaphone model number for the BBb souzy is 2350. It is essentially the same as the 1250 that has been made forever.

The search engine is your friend. Thread on fiberglass souzys, model number 1280:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=96668

The cyborg-era Conn 36K is actually a rebranded King fiberglass souzy.
Jupiter JTU1110 Giddings Taku (2nd Generation)
"Real" Conn 36K Conn Helleburg
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