Conn 5J - I think I'm in love

[Michael Bush]

I picked this up at the Greyhound station at lunchtime today, and I've been messing with it this evening: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=48338&hilit=conn+5j" target="_blank

It isn't a pretty tuba to look at. But the richness of the sound is just incredible. I keep catching myself pulling it away from my face and looking at it, doubting that *I* could be making these sounds on *this*. Looking forward to a band rehearsal on Sunday, to see how it does in an ensemble.

[Ben]

Great Horns... My old high school had one tucked away I had found... The schools only 4 banger, and it was a beautiful sounding, physically ugly instrtument. Have fun with your find!

[The Big Ben]

I've got one of those. Only I call mine an Olds 009-4. I've let people who play better than me try it out and they all love the low end and the sound.

That horn has a few dents in it but it is kinda cool that you can see the joint between the bell and the stack.

Have fun with your new toy...

[Michael Bush]

it is kinda cool that you can see the joint between the bell and the stack.

My 21J has that same thing going on. I assume it means it's been buffed to within an inch of its life. But it does look kind of interesting.

[Neil Bliss]

too cool! Glad it made it in one piece!