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Doesn’t it rather look like an Amati BBb?

Klaus

I think I can safely say that Blessing in Elkhart didn't manufacture that horn.

Asked the seller whether it is in Eb or in BBb, where I am quite sure about BBb. Partially because of the long first and second loops. Partially it is as well full circle as it is having a generous tubing for main tuning slide and between the tuning slide and the entry into the main circle. The latter two elements may be seen in an Eb sousaphone but only if it is not full circle.

The seller says definitely Eb.

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Klaus

I'm with Klaus on this one-- Bb-- Also, how many other models are there that come into the 3rd valve with the leadpipe?? -- I know that Yamaha did it on the 103 but I'm not familiar with this???

Not American. No way. This has European design written all over it.

Is there a clear shot of any engravings?

Aside from the Eb ‘confirmation’ the auction is my only source.

Klaus