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WTT Conn EEb Tuba for Conn BBb 20j, 10j, or 12j?

Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:29 am
by ewess77
First off thank you for the add to this wonderful forum. My primary instrument is bass trombone but double on euphonium and tuba when needed. I particularly like Elkhart era Conn brass. I am intrested to know if anyone might want to trade a BBb for my EEb tuba. The serial number of my tuba is 188988 which puts it manufacture date around 1921 I believe. I can not find a model number anywhere but it is a Conn 3 piston, valve on the top configuration. It is in wonderful shape for being 100 years old. Very minor denting, great patina, all slides all pull, and valves work great. I unfortunately don't have a case for it. I'd like to keep it but believe I'd be more comfortable on a BBb for as little as I play tuba. I'm by far not a tuba expert but it looks as if maybe a Conn 20j, 10j, or 12j might fit the bill. Im not sure it would be financially an equal trade or not. All I go off is what tubas have sold on sites like Ebay. I don't need a beauty queen, just a reliable utility Elkhart Conn 3 valve BBb tuba ready to play without too many dents and similar in value with my EEb. If someone is intrested I can provide pics. I'd also prefer to drive to a mutual location to exchange if at all possible. I am willing to drive 200-300 miles if necessary. Thank you again for the add and I hope someone might be intrested. ewess77@yahoo.com" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank

Re: WTT Conn EEb Tuba for Conn BBb 20j, 10j, or 12j?

Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 7:44 pm
by groovlow
Location?
Bell size of your Eb?
Probably a "New Wonder" model
Pics valves too?
Good Luck on the trade

Re: WTT Conn EEb Tuba for Conn BBb 20j, 10j, or 12j?

Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 8:46 pm
by ewess77
I live in Pensacola FL

Bell is 33.5" as best as I can measure

Re: WTT Conn EEb Tuba for Conn BBb 20j, 10j, or 12j?

Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 8:53 pm
by ewess77
Even if no body is intrested, it would be nice to finally find out a little more about this tuba

Re: WTT Conn EEb Tuba for Conn BBb 20j, 10j, or 12j?

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:17 am
by Tubajug
ewess77 wrote:Bell is 33.5" as best as I can measure
That would be a rather large bell, can you double check your measurement?

Re: WTT Conn EEb Tuba for Conn BBb 20j, 10j, or 12j?

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:41 pm
by ewess77
I must have had too many margaritas that night! Sorry!! 16" bell!

Re: WTT Conn EEb Tuba for Conn BBb 20j, 10j, or 12j?

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:46 am
by JESimmons
Not interested in a trade as I can’t play top valve tubas, but I have a Conn 10J for sale.
http://johnesimmons.com/conn-10j-tuba-for-sale/" target="_blank