Mystery Valve Section

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:14 pm

Anyone recognize these valves? It was originally a three-banger that someone added a 4th valve to. The 4th valve is the #1 valve from the donor valve section. The piston diameter is 1.062". My parts lists say this could be Buescher, Bundy, Mercedes, or maybe Selmer. I don't think it's likely they came from a front-action tuba but probably from a sousaphone. The bore is .737". The serial number on the #2 casing is 4828XX.

Here's the horn the valve section is attached to:

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:34 pm

bloke wrote:
could be Buescher, Bundy, Mercedes, or maybe Selmer
yep. exactly. That valveset is from a Selmer U.S.A. sousaphone (pro'lly fiberglass)...with any of the four names (above) enscribed thereon.

Dat's whut I thaut. Thanks for the confirmation, Joe!

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:57 pm

YORK-aholic wrote:But what is/was the tuba its attached to? That fourth valve wrap looks to have one really tight bend.

I think it's a Conn BBb... probably around 1930-ish. 22 inch bell. Yea... that funky 90 degree bend is the exit from the 4th valve to the bugle. Don't look at me! I didn't do it!