Here's a rare, 3V CC Sousaphone (it's a true factory-made CC, NOT a "cut-down" BBb) in bright silver plate. Includes case and all parts including: neck, 2 bits, mouthpiece, and polishing cloth. This is a great marching 3-banger for (fellow stoborn) C tuba players!
This rare instrument was commissioned as a prototype for Wessex. It's one of a small batch of "true" CC sousas ever sold in North America (I actually had to have it shipped from U.K.). The valves are very smooth and fast, the slides fit and move well, and the plating and hardware is top-notch. This horn sounds full & rich for its bore size; sounds like a sousaphone. Very good intonation.
Asking $1350
Flexible logistics: local pickup in Brooklyn and I can deliver anywhere in the NYC metro to 100% serious buyers. I'll ship anywhere, any way, at buyer's expense.
Specs:
*24" Bell – no notable dings & fits nicely into receiver (very high quality hardware)
*Silverplate is 100%. Recenly deep cleaned and hand polished
*.63" bore
*A few typical sousie dings, and no appreciable dents or issues
*Lightweight, full-circle wrap
*Recently aligned and serviced by J Landress Brass in NYC who added a really nicely plated heavy-duty lead pipe brace
*Recently cleaned... looks and plays great!
Case is heavy-duty, black tolex over plywood. Black felt/plush interior with bell/body divider and plenty of Velcro straps to keeps things in place. 2 storage cubbies and heavy-duty casters.
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