1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousa SOLD

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Sam Gnagey
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1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousa SOLD

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I am offering my ca.1925 Conn Sousaphone for sale. It is an original raincatcher model with the specs of the 38K. Never lacquered nor silver plated. It is undoubtedly the best playing and sounding Sousaphone that I've had the privilege of playing or owning. It is quite imposing when in playing position with the bell towering about 3 feet above the player's head. It accepts the modern Conn gooseneck and bits. $2500. PM or email me if interested. Will consider shipping at buyer's expense, but prefer local pickup or meeting within 50 miles of Fort Wayne, IN. Price reduced to $2000. This is a great playing instrument!

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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousaphone

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Bump for this outstanding instrument.
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousaphone

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Bump for reduction in price, now $2000.
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousaphone

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OPEN TO OFFERS TO AVOID MOVING THIS GREAT SOUSA TO OUR NEW PLACE.
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousa-OFFERS?

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Bump for being at GABBF this weekend.
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousa-OFFERS?

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bump
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousa-OFFERS?

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Bump
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Reduced

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Bump for price reduction. This horn deserves to be played and appreciated.
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Reduced

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Hi. Is this still available? What is the current price? Thanks. Barry
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Reduced

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Still available and still at $2000.
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Reduced

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pm sent
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousa Reduced

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22" bell diameter, .734" bore, Early predecessor to the 20K with standard action (long stroke) valves.
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Re: 1925 Conn BBb Raincatcher Sousa SOLD

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SOLD
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