pocket (travel) tuba as bass bone substitute

[Pete Link]

My bass bone/cimbasso/travel tuba companion in CC. And it fits very nicely in an airplane overhead and on the back of my Harley.

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What is the story behind that instrument?

Klaus

An interesting one as it turns out. This horn has been through some good hands. In order, it has belonged to Richard Frazier, Sam Pilafian, Jon Sass, Mike Roylance and currently me. Sam tells me that Richard had it made several years back while in Chicago playing and studying with Arnold Jacobs.
Apparently it was put together using an Olds baritone and what looks to me to be an old Rudy Meinl valve section. It's got a tight wrap and a custom tuning jigger operated by the left thumb. I've had a few things done to it over here. I'm currently working on an optional upright bell as it's already detachable. It has a gig bag and fits perfectly on the back of my Harley when I'm touring. That was the main reason for me getting the horn.

Similarly, Sam says he used to take it out on week long fishing trips out of Miami to stay in shape.

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[MaryAnn]

Seems to me what we need is a P-bass-bone. In purple.

[The Big Ben]

Mine is a Cerveny contra in f with a 10.5 inch bell and the bore in in the .560 area. Here is a video I forgot that I did. Funny thing about the horn is in the video this was the second real time I put into it for about 40 minutes. My back was killing my the next day. Have not played it since I changed the bell. Also, getting used to the intonation was interesting but it does work.

Ever thought of putting a prop under it? I'm thinking a monopod like sports photographers use with their huge lenses at football games.

[Bob Kolada]

Cool horn! Here's my funny valve thing-