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1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 11:52 pm
by SousaWarrior9
Update: Helicon has been spoken for. Thanks for all the interest.
Here is a Conn BBb Helicon from 1902. The best part of this historic horn is that is still plays, and quite well! The valves have been replated, so they function like new valves, despite being on such on old horn. As a result, compression is great and valves are smooth. The slides are also in great shape with little to no wear. Aside from the silver plating on the valves, the horn is all original, with a great patina. Sound is very direct and punchy, and the horn is incredibly lightweight for its size. It also has a set of low-pitch slide extenders to put the horn in low-pitch BBb, if you're into that.
The Issues: The horn is in great shape and relatively dent free except for one crease in the bell. I'm not sure the neck and bits are original, and I do not have a case with this one. Approximately .732" bore, like most Conns, and about an 18" bell.

$1,800

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Shipping would be via greyhound preferably Or if you are willing to meet me in person In the central Illinois area, even better.

Re: King 1241, York Sousa, Wessex Baritone, Olds Bass Bone

Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:02 pm
by SousaWarrior9
Update:

King 1241 is on hold

York Sousa has been spoken for

Olds Bass bone and Wessex Baritone are still available.

Re: King 1241, Wessex Baritone, Olds Bass Bone

Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:08 pm
by Awegner2
Some men are macho men. Others are Martin men.

Re: King 1241, Conn Helicon, Wessex Baritone, Olds Bass Bone

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:01 am
by SousaWarrior9
Bump for lowered prices and an additional horn for your consideration!
Also, the King is back on the market.

Re: King 1241, Conn Helicon, Wessex Baritone, Olds Bass Bone

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:47 pm
by SousaWarrior9
The King and the Wessex have been added to the tuba-euph Facebook marketplace
The King is out on another trial but still not sold yet, so there's sill time if you're interested!

Re: King 1241, Conn Helicon, Wessex Baritone, Olds Bass Bone

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:05 am
by jmviehmann
How much is the helicon?

Re: King 1241, Conn Helicon, Wessex Baritone, Olds Bass Bone

Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:13 pm
by SousaWarrior9
jmviehmann wrote:How much is the helicon?
I was hoping to work out a trade with someone who possesses a Martin Mammoth of the front-action variety, because it would be easier to cut out the middle man, so to speak, because if I sold the helicon, that's exactly where the money would go. Sadly, no one has yet taken me up on the offer, so I may consider selling it outright. Would't want to ship it though if I did, though. I could be persuaded to let it go for around $3,000 if no one wanted to trade.

Re: King 1241, Conn Helicon, Olds Bass Bone

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:06 pm
by SousaWarrior9
UPDATE:
Wessex Baritone is sold!
The King is still out on trial. Waiting to hear back.
Open to offers on the helicon and bass bone.

Re: King 1241 with BOTH bells, and 1902 Conn Helicon

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:25 pm
by SousaWarrior9
What an eventful past couple days!
Olds Bass Bone is SOLD pending funds.
and...
The King is back on the market once again!!

Re: King 1241 with BOTH bells, and 1902 Conn Helicon

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 3:32 pm
by SousaWarrior9
lower price on the King!
The helicon also has an official price now at $2,500. It will be in Tube-Euph FB marketplace soon as well.
Need to clear out some space!

Re: King 1241 with BOTH bells, and 1902 Conn Helicon

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:00 pm
by SousaWarrior9
NEW lower price on the Helicon! Come snatch up this amazing piece oh history in fantastic condition. You know you want this so you can turn heads at tubachristmas and standing gigs... :tuba:

King is also still available.

1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:15 pm
by SousaWarrior9
Update:
King has been sold pending funds

The helicon is still available!
I'm surprised, as I thought this one would sell the quickest. Not every day do you come across a collector's item like this that still plays like a new horn :tuba:

Re: 1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 1:11 am
by SousaWarrior9
Price reduced on the helicon! Didn't get quite what you wanted for Christmas? Get this as a late gift for yourself :lol:

Re: 1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:13 pm
by SousaWarrior9
Don't be afraid to send an offer my way on this horn.
I've had a few inquiry's so far, but no done deals as of yet, so get it while you can.
Also open to partial or complete trades, particularly if your horn says "Martin" on the bell :lol:

Re: 1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:44 am
by SousaWarrior9
One final price lowering!
Help me clear out some space!

Re: 1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:45 pm
by SousaWarrior9
UPDATE:

I have found a box large enough to fit the helicon, so I am now willing to ship it to a Greyhound station near you!
(of course, local pickup is still welcome as well)

Re: 1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 12:06 pm
by bnloewen
Has the helicon been sold? Thanks.

Re: 1902 Conn BBb Helicon

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 1:35 pm
by SousaWarrior9
bnloewen wrote:Has the helicon been sold? Thanks.
It's still available