York BBb on CL

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Heavy_Metal
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Re: York BBb on CL

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Looks like York's answer to the Conn 20J, with a different 3rd-valve loop arrangement, and it appears to have standard, rather than short-action valves.

At that price and with the hard cases included, it might be worth taking a drive if you're looking for this type of tuba.

Thanks for sharing this, Kiltie.
Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
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Re: York BBb on CL

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Ahhh- got the chronology backward- but knowing this, it seems an even better deal.
Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
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Re: York BBb on CL

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I think this is a York 700 model with a .750 bore valve set.

Probably a great playing beast.

Wish I lived closer, I'd snatch it up.

Frank
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Re: York BBb on CL

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I'll be in Milwaukee next weekend.... soooooo tempting to ride to Minneapolis for a look if they still have it......... it's less than 400 miles.
Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
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Re: York BBb on CL

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Just got this from the Seller;
"Tuba has sold - thanks for your interest
Mary"
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