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1970s Sanders (B&S?) BBb

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I'm glad the seller put a question mark in the listing. The horn probably originated in China. 'Sanders' has been the house brand of Custom Music International for many years. I didn't say it was a bad horn... just probably NOT a B & S.
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Were the Chinese using nickel silver paddles, those robust linkages, and that kind of fully round thumb-ring then?
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Michael Bush wrote:Were the Chinese using nickel silver paddles, those robust linkages, and that kind of fully round thumb-ring then?
Yes... those horns were being imported as early as the late 70's. Not saying they are bad horns. Just sayin'.. I think Custom Music snd The Tuba Exchange (St Pete importers) did a great job of insisting on good quality.
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TubaTinker wrote:
Michael Bush wrote:Were the Chinese using nickel silver paddles, those robust linkages, and that kind of fully round thumb-ring then?
Yes... those horns were being imported as early as the late 70's. Not saying they are bad horns. Just sayin'.. I think Custom Music snd The Tuba Exchange (St Pete importers) did a great job of insisting on good quality.
That's good to know. I would never have guessed. Thanks!
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Re: 1970s Sanders (B&S?) BBb

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Uh, isn't this the same horn in a different listing? :?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/bb-German-Sande ... SwFqJWnSeK" target="_blank
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edsel585960 wrote:Uh, isn't this the same horn in a different listing? :?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/bb-German-Sande ... SwFqJWnSeK" target="_blank" target="_blank
Don't know if it's the same horn but definitely NOT made in Gemany!
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