FS Conn 2J

rosotuba · Post by **rosotuba** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:26 pm

I am selling my 4 valve Conn 2J tuba. Included is the original Conn hard case and a Reunion Blues gig bag, both in very good condition. The horn plays very freely and the pitch is solid. I just had it chem cleaned so it's ready for a new owner.
Asking: $2500.00 + shipping.

MikeMason · Post by **MikeMason** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:30 pm

is there an emoticon for salivating?

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:44 pm

After having played the one I found forgotten in the basement in my undergrad music department, I can tell you that as a small ensemble horn the Conn 2J is very underrated. I'd consider it myself if I didn't have free access to one when I needed/desired it. The nickel inside the bell really polishes up nicely, also!

MikeMason · Post by **MikeMason** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:58 pm

I still can't believe i sold my perfect one for a lousy 2k...dumbass.....is their an emoticon for kicking one's self in the ***?...

jonesbrass · Post by **jonesbrass** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:22 pm

What a beauty!! Love the 2J.

Chriss2760 · Post by **Chriss2760** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:16 pm

Please excuse my ignorance: What is the key of this horn?

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:25 pm

Toobist · Post by **Toobist** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:50 am

I positively love the 2J. My first CC looked identical to this one and it played like a dream. The horn was a loaner from my first teacher so I couldn't hold on to it. I challenge anyone to find a better CC for quintet. If I had the cash right now I'd be all over it...I just bought a YFB-822S so times are lean.

If you're really worried about the lack of a 5th valve, the 1st and 4th slide are close enough together that you can pull both at once and play a convincing D and Db. It has a great, old-fashioned American sound and I wouldn't hesitate to give this one a try.

As for under-rated, I totally agree. I wasn't surprised to see Ray Stewart of Meridian Arts Ensemble with what I'd assume to be a 2J. I'm so jealous of whomever buys this horn!

rosotuba · Post by **rosotuba** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:49 pm

Thanks for all of the positive feedback on the horn. I've enjoyed playing it for 25 years and do think that someone will be pleased with how well it plays.
Contact me at: rbo1@comcast.net

quinterbourne · Post by **quinterbourne** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:17 pm

3J has a larger bell diameter.

MikeMason · Post by **MikeMason** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:51 pm

I understand that there is quite a bit of difference other than just the size,though both are solidly 3/4.The 2j,I think,was made by the Olds guys in Cali.,the 3 was made in Abilene,I think,and had completely different,shorter stroke valves.Both are quite good...

glangfur · Post by **glangfur** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:56 pm

I have a 3J, which, in addition to the larger bell diameter, has dual radius slide crooks all around, as opposed to the more rounded crooks of the 2J. I think the 3J is heavier overall as well.

I've been told that the 3J was designed for Harvey Phillips. I though about adding a 5th valve to mine, until I started practicing it and discovered how good the false tones are.

It's a great tuba for me as a doubler.