FS: 3 Bass Helicons
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- bisontuba
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FS: 3 Bass Helicons
I am helping a friend out West sell some antique instruments.
Next up are the Helicons ( Note: Baritone and Alto Helicons are SOLD):
4 rotary F to Eb European Helicon.
First up is an older F to Eb 4 clockspring rotary valve Helicon. Nice garland., Anon (Czech?), no inscription or marking that I can tell; it plays, and all four rotary valves are functional. The slides are oiled, and it has clearly been played recently (that is, in the last several years). Very minor dents, for a tuba.
Beautiful instrument. Bell diam.13”.
Four small solder patches.
No mouthpiece, but it does have the lead pipe add on to convert from F to Eb.
Images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/RSSc5Id" target="_blank
The price is $1,650 / OBO PLUS packing & shipping charges. Contact Mark at: jonestuba@gmail.com" target="_blank
AND
Up next is a Martin Elkhart Silver 3 piston Eb Helicon.
Bell diameter: just under 17 inches.
Serial number on second valve: 52968, c. 1924.
Three valves, all working. No patches or major dents that I can find.
Ornate engraving.
No gooseneck. Christmas decorations at no extra charge.
Images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/nRuoyZA" target="_blank
Price is $400 / OBO PLUS packing and shipping charges.
If interested, please contact Mark at: jonestuba@gmail.com" target="_blank
AND
Beautiful Bb Baritone Helicon, 3 clockspring rotary European,
Bell diam. 9.25”, The Three rotary valves in good working order,
One small patched area, no major dents, a few minor
Plays well, No mouthpiece, Mouthpiece position adjusts using screw on leadpipe
Inscription reads:
Lad. F Prokop
Chrudim
Handmade case with five locking compartments.
BARITONE HELICON IS SOLD
IN ADDITION:
Silver Alto Eb Helicon
Plays well, Bell diam. 6.25”,
Three piston valves, all working. One valve cap seems to be a replacement,
No mouthpiece, No major dents, no patches
Serial # 82787.
Made by
Boston Musical Instrument Company USQMD...US Quarter Master Department...which became USQMC ( Corp in 1912), so horn is prior to 1912.
Comes with its own handmade case.
ALTO HELICON IS SOLD
FINALLY:
Eb piston Helicon in a box!
Eb Bass Helicon:
Plays well, Really quite good shape. A few minor dents and patches. Brass is brittle in one location. See photos. No serial number or name.
It takes only one mouthpiece adapter -- it was erroneously photographed with two, so that's what the blue lines are -- they're crossing out the extraneous adapter. The other mouthpiece adapter goes with the alto.
Custom case.
Images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/l1LroNQ" target="_blank
Price is $850 / OBO PLUS additional packing and shipping charges. IF interested, contact Mark at: jonestuba@gmail.com" target="_blank
Tnx
Mark
Buffalo
Next up are the Helicons ( Note: Baritone and Alto Helicons are SOLD):
4 rotary F to Eb European Helicon.
First up is an older F to Eb 4 clockspring rotary valve Helicon. Nice garland., Anon (Czech?), no inscription or marking that I can tell; it plays, and all four rotary valves are functional. The slides are oiled, and it has clearly been played recently (that is, in the last several years). Very minor dents, for a tuba.
Beautiful instrument. Bell diam.13”.
Four small solder patches.
No mouthpiece, but it does have the lead pipe add on to convert from F to Eb.
Images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/RSSc5Id" target="_blank
The price is $1,650 / OBO PLUS packing & shipping charges. Contact Mark at: jonestuba@gmail.com" target="_blank
AND
Up next is a Martin Elkhart Silver 3 piston Eb Helicon.
Bell diameter: just under 17 inches.
Serial number on second valve: 52968, c. 1924.
Three valves, all working. No patches or major dents that I can find.
Ornate engraving.
No gooseneck. Christmas decorations at no extra charge.
Images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/nRuoyZA" target="_blank
Price is $400 / OBO PLUS packing and shipping charges.
If interested, please contact Mark at: jonestuba@gmail.com" target="_blank
AND
Beautiful Bb Baritone Helicon, 3 clockspring rotary European,
Bell diam. 9.25”, The Three rotary valves in good working order,
One small patched area, no major dents, a few minor
Plays well, No mouthpiece, Mouthpiece position adjusts using screw on leadpipe
Inscription reads:
Lad. F Prokop
Chrudim
Handmade case with five locking compartments.
BARITONE HELICON IS SOLD
IN ADDITION:
Silver Alto Eb Helicon
Plays well, Bell diam. 6.25”,
Three piston valves, all working. One valve cap seems to be a replacement,
No mouthpiece, No major dents, no patches
Serial # 82787.
Made by
Boston Musical Instrument Company USQMD...US Quarter Master Department...which became USQMC ( Corp in 1912), so horn is prior to 1912.
Comes with its own handmade case.
ALTO HELICON IS SOLD
FINALLY:
Eb piston Helicon in a box!
Eb Bass Helicon:
Plays well, Really quite good shape. A few minor dents and patches. Brass is brittle in one location. See photos. No serial number or name.
It takes only one mouthpiece adapter -- it was erroneously photographed with two, so that's what the blue lines are -- they're crossing out the extraneous adapter. The other mouthpiece adapter goes with the alto.
Custom case.
Images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/l1LroNQ" target="_blank
Price is $850 / OBO PLUS additional packing and shipping charges. IF interested, contact Mark at: jonestuba@gmail.com" target="_blank
Tnx
Mark
Buffalo
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- Alex C
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Re: FS 4 rotary F to Eb Anon. & Martin Eb 3v Helicon
Mark, I am not able to see the FB photos. The message says, Content unavailable. Maybe I'm not a member of that group, but other people aren't members either.
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Practicing results in increased atmospheric CO2 thus causing global warming.
"Holding the Bordognian Fabric of the Universe together through better pitch, one note at a time."
Practicing results in increased atmospheric CO2 thus causing global warming.
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Re: FS 4 rotary F to Eb Anon. & Martin Eb 3v Helicon
Looks like a privacy setting is enabled.
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- bisontuba
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Re: FS 4 rotary F to Eb Anon. & Martin Eb 3v Helicon
Hopefully now info and pics available...tnx.
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
Alto and Baritone Helicons added!!
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
I can see clearly now, the block is gone.
City Intonation Inspector - Dallas Texas
"Holding the Bordognian Fabric of the Universe together through better pitch, one note at a time."
Practicing results in increased atmospheric CO2 thus causing global warming.
"Holding the Bordognian Fabric of the Universe together through better pitch, one note at a time."
Practicing results in increased atmospheric CO2 thus causing global warming.
- bisontuba
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
Yes! AND....three Helicons in a box just added!!!!!
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
These are incredible. Very cool!
Where are they located?
Those custom boxes are awesome. Especially the 3fer!
Where are they located?
Those custom boxes are awesome. Especially the 3fer!
- bisontuba
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
Denver...Kirley wrote:These are incredible. Very cool!
Where are they located?
Those custom boxes are awesome. Especially the 3fer!
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
Updated prices...
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
Baritone Helicon is SOLD
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
Updates on horns and for adjusted prices....
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Re: FS: Various Helicons..Alto to bass..
Alto Helicon is ON HOLD
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Re: FS: 3 Bass Helicons
Alto Helicon is SOLD. Three bass helicons left....
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Re: FS: 3 Bass Helicons
Martin helicon is SOLD....two helicons still available....
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Re: FS: 3 Bass Helicons
The Eb piston bass helicon in a box is now $650 / OBO plus packing & Shipping.
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Re: FS: 3 Bass Helicons
Eb piston bass helicon is now sold. Tnx.
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Re: FS: 3 Bass Helicons
ALL HELICONS now sold....Tnx.