I have a Conn BBb Frankentuba that was built by Art Hovey out of a Conn upright tuba and some Conn sousaphone valves. It's a massive horn with a 22" bell and 4 front action valves and it has served me great so far. Cash only, $1200 obo. Located in Florence, AL.
This is the tuba on Art Hovey's website. I have can give more pictures upon request.
http://www.galvanizedjazz.com/tuba/BigConn.html" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
Current pics of the horn
https://shoals.craigslist.org/msg/d/con" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank ... 75692.html
*UPDATE*
I'll also cosider trading for an older pickup truck if you happen to have one you'd part with (no Dodges please.)
FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500 (Traded)
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FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500 (Traded)
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Re: FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500
Intonation is really decent for a frankentuba. I've never had any issues with it on that front. I just don't play it anymore. As for the CC, I'm looking for anything 4/4 or bigger, 5 valves preferred, valve type doesn't matter.
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Re: FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500
Bump for pics
https://shoals.craigslist.org/msg/d/con ... 75692.html" target="_blank" target="_blank
https://shoals.craigslist.org/msg/d/con ... 75692.html" target="_blank" target="_blank
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Re: FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500
The first 3 valves are from a 3 valve cluster and the 4th valve was made from a separate valve from another horn. It's a little farther out from the other 3 but the hand position is actually quite natural, at least for me. As for bore, not entirely sure.
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Re: FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500
Bump for updated info
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Donn
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Re: FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500
Light!Art wrote:This tuba weighs 23 pounds.
The craigslist link appears to be broken, probably expired. One of the images:
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Bill Troiano
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Re: FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500
This could be the tuba I sat next to for 20 years. ??
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Re: FS/FT Conn Frankentuba $1500
HI!
Did you ever Trade this horn?
Mike Lopp
Did you ever Trade this horn?
Mike Lopp
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