1904 Lyon & Healy Project - DONE!
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bort
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project - photos now working
Norm is a great guy. VERY cool tuba!
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project - photos now working
Norm is a very ingenious, creative repairman. He almost always finds a way to make something work that is in your budget.
I recently picked up a Conn 2J that he had added a fifth valve to with a very clever linkage layout.
Is this going to be cut to CC or left in BBb?
I recently picked up a Conn 2J that he had added a fifth valve to with a very clever linkage layout.
Is this going to be cut to CC or left in BBb?
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Tubajug
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project - photos now working
Awesome! I love me some Frankentubas! I have a Lyon and Healy Eb tuba I might convert to something else someday. I'm excited to see your finished product!
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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roweenie
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
That looks like it's going to be an absolutely outstanding project! 
I love that old ad you posted. The tuba player, Horace ("Hod") Seavey was with the Sousa Band during it's first European tour in 1900. He's the guy in the picture next to Herman Conrad.
I've never seen him in any endorsement ad - it's really cool...
I love that old ad you posted. The tuba player, Horace ("Hod") Seavey was with the Sousa Band during it's first European tour in 1900. He's the guy in the picture next to Herman Conrad.
I've never seen him in any endorsement ad - it's really cool...
"Even a broken clock is right twice a day".
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roweenie
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
IIRC, the members of the Sousa Band were required to play Conn instruments, but I don't know if that stipulation was in practice as early as 1900....
"Even a broken clock is right twice a day".
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Tubajug
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
Is it all back together yet?
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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roweenie
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
That, is awesome!
Is that a detachable mouthpipe I detect?
(I love me a big horn (even though my back sometimes disagrees....
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Is that a detachable mouthpipe I detect?
(I love me a big horn (even though my back sometimes disagrees....
)"Even a broken clock is right twice a day".
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Tubajug
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
I assume you got a chance to play it before the tear- down yes? I'll be interested to hear how it plays now. What modifications were being done?
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: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
Sounds great! I love seeing the work of those that take such great pride in their craft. I'm making my own meager attempts and love seeing these things come together.
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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roweenie
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bort
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
Beautiful!
When you get it, can you post a photo of your playing it? Curious just how huge it really is!
When you get it, can you post a photo of your playing it? Curious just how huge it really is!
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Tubajug
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
Great lookin' horn there Terry! A birthday and Christmas present rolled into one!
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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bort
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project
HA! Good point!Stryk wrote:I will do that - and you can see how huge *I* am, too! LOL I should have some pics tomorrow of Norm playing it - he was doing some tweaking today but said it sounds fabulous - so maybe I will sound pretty fair on it.bort wrote:Beautiful!
When you get it, can you post a photo of your playing it? Curious just how huge it really is!
Well anyway, I share in your excitement about the new tuba.
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Tubajug
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project - DONE!
Awesome horn Terry!
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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roweenie
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project - DONE!
She's certainly a beauty! Best wishes to you and your new axe!
Tell me, did he cut the bell flare too, or is that the original diameter?
Tell me, did he cut the bell flare too, or is that the original diameter?
"Even a broken clock is right twice a day".
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project - DONE!
Congratulations - wow, what a horn.
Dave
Low Brass musician and Bass Guitarist
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bort
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Re: 1904 Lyon & Healy Project - DONE!
Only one problem, Terry... it's impossible to play a tuba while grinning that much.
What an exceptional tuba. Play it in good health! Congratulations!
What an exceptional tuba. Play it in good health! Congratulations!