Tomorrow Ill order finger buttons and the lower gooseneck from Allied. Very excited to finish this idea up after 2 years of scheming. I'll also have to figure out if it's closer to CC or BBb, and whether to add tubing, or take it away
"Bulldog" Helicon
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Heliconer
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"Bulldog" Helicon
So for the longest time ive had a Mammoth body laying around, the valves having been cannabalized for another project, just collecting dust. I chopped a miraphone 186 Bell, and have discovered that a conn 20J valve set plugs right in, and is surpisingly comfortable!
Tomorrow Ill order finger buttons and the lower gooseneck from Allied. Very excited to finish this idea up after 2 years of scheming. I'll also have to figure out if it's closer to CC or BBb, and whether to add tubing, or take it away
Tomorrow Ill order finger buttons and the lower gooseneck from Allied. Very excited to finish this idea up after 2 years of scheming. I'll also have to figure out if it's closer to CC or BBb, and whether to add tubing, or take it away
A bunch of metal fart noise machines
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edsel585960
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Re: "Bulldog" Helicon
Cool horn. Best of luck with it.
Conn 20-21 J
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.
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Tubajug
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Re: "Bulldog" Helicon
Very cool! Could you post a picture with you holding it? The top action valve set is interesting to see on there.
Jordan
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
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sactubaguy59
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Re: "Bulldog" Helicon
LIKE! WHEN CAN I PLAY IT?
1951 #2341 4 valve King with Holton Bell
2006 Miraphone #282
1960 Conn 14k 4 valve Bb standard bell or helicon bell option
Franken Helicon Conn 20k valves; Mammoth body; Miraphone bell
King fiberglass sousie with brass bell.
Conn24J
2006 Miraphone #282
1960 Conn 14k 4 valve Bb standard bell or helicon bell option
Franken Helicon Conn 20k valves; Mammoth body; Miraphone bell
King fiberglass sousie with brass bell.
Conn24J
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UDELBR
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Re: "Bulldog" Helicon
So...what key did it end up in?
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Heliconer
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Re: "Bulldog" Helicon
UncleBeer wrote:So...what key did it end up in?
BBb! And I must say, this thing can peel paint
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iiipopes
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Tubajug
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Re: "Bulldog" Helicon
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Jordan
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
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Tubajug
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Re: "Bulldog" Helicon
Could you also post a close up photo of how the goose neck goes into the valves? Thanks! I'm very jealous...
Jordan
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.