Blessing Eb sousaphone?

imperialbari · Post by **imperialbari** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:24 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0611103077

Doesn’t it rather look like an Amati BBb?

Klaus

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:05 pm

I think I can safely say that Blessing in Elkhart didn't manufacture that horn.

imperialbari · Post by **imperialbari** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:51 pm

Asked the seller whether it is in Eb or in BBb, where I am quite sure about BBb. Partially because of the long first and second loops. Partially it is as well full circle as it is having a generous tubing for main tuning slide and between the tuning slide and the entry into the main circle. The latter two elements may be seen in an Eb sousaphone but only if it is not full circle.

The seller says definitely Eb.

?

Klaus

clunkertruck · Post by **clunkertruck** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:35 pm

I'm with Klaus on this one-- Bb-- Also, how many other models are there that come into the 3rd valve with the leadpipe?? -- I know that Yamaha did it on the 103 but I'm not familiar with this???

SousaSaver · Post by **SousaSaver** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:39 am

Not American. No way. This has European design written all over it.

Is there a clear shot of any engravings?

imperialbari · Post by **imperialbari** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:46 am

Aside from the Eb ‘confirmation’ the auction is my only source.

Klaus

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