Sousaphone weight & measurements

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toobagrowl
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Sousaphone weight & measurements

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I'm posting this more as a reference for sousaphones :idea:

This is for complete sousaphones (body, bell, and neck/bits) without a mpc.

:arrow: Yamaha 411s = 28 lbs, 25.5" bell, 7.3/8" body bell collar, .728" valve bore.

:arrow: Selmer Signet = 18 lbs, 24.1/4" bell, 6.1/8" body bell collar, .728" valve bore.

:arrow: (Elkhart) Conn 14k = 21.5 lbs, 24" bell, 6.1/8" body bell collar, .734" valve bore.


^ I should mention that the Yamaha has a bottom bow protection pad strapped on, the Signet has been spray painted 'silver', and the 14k has a clear coat over spotty lacquer.


Feel free to add sousas & their weight/measurements (old and new) if you have it :!:
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