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Hello,

I was browsing Facebook and I came across a weird little Ed tuba for sale in the Cinci area. The post says it was made in 1912 in Cincinnati as a "triple E" Brand Worstuzer, which I have never heard of. Was this a popular manufacturer in the area during that time? Any info you may have is appreciated!

Thanks,

TubaJacob

I found the ad and it clearly says Wurlitzer on the bell. Not sure where he's getting "Worstuzer."

By triple E maybe he means it's an Eb tuba? That's the best guess I got.

Looks like a typical turn of the century Eb tuba, and it's missing a bottom valve cap which would be almost impossible to replace now unless you can find someone with the same model tuba or willing to machine a new part.

It looks like these were made by Conn or another manufacturer as a stencil for the Wurlitzer company (most famous as an organ manufacturer). I doubt they made the tubas themselves.

Thank you for the info!

Its made by either Conn or Martin. If you show us, we can probably deduce which one.

arpthark wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:38 pm I found the ad and it clearly says Wurlitzer on the bell. Not sure where he's getting "Worstuzer."

Perhaps it’s a Wurlitzer made for the Worst-uzer in the band?