What horn would this be?

sc_curtis · Post by **sc_curtis** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:02 am

This is a large BBb tuba with 4 upright valves, and a very large removable bell.

Says "Elkhart, Ind" on the bell. Serial #: N07900

Just curious. Thanks.

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:02 am

A picture would help... but... with a serial number beginning with 'N'... it could be a Conn from 1970. If it has a 24" bell it could be a 2XJ. If the valve stems are offset, that clinches it... it's a 2XJ.

'specially if it looks like this:

LoyalTubist · Post by **LoyalTubist** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 4:05 am

Was Conn making recording basses that late?

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:53 pm

LoyalTubist wrote:Was Conn making recording basses that late?

I just sold one with an 'M' prefix... 1969

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:31 pm

That would have been just before MacMillan gutted the company.