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King Sousaphone mouthpipe help

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:12 pm
by MrBasseyPants
All,
My King Sousaphone came to me with a sort of ligature around the mouthpipe that wasn't soldered on. Of course, it fell off somewhere this weekend and I can't find it.

It looks like there has been some repair to the mouthpipe in the past....however, I am in need of quick fix now. Any suggestions?

The picture below shows the mouthpipe detail....I want to use this horn for tuba Christmas this weekend. When I used it today, I was able to just hold the neck in place, but I don't think I will be able to do that next weekend.

Any help would be appreciated (if you know of a quick solution).

jc

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Re: King Sousaphone mouthpipe help

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:19 pm
by Doug Elliott
Small hose clamp from an auto supply store.

Re: King Sousaphone mouthpipe help

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:24 pm
by MrBasseyPants
Doug Elliott wrote:Small hose clamp from an auto supply store.
That's a good idea! That is probably what was on there before.

jc