Boosey&Hawkes "Imperial" Serial Number?
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roughrider
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Boosey&Hawkes "Imperial" Serial Number?
Today's question is: Where are the serial numbers located on a Boosey&Hawkes "Imperial" model tuba? I would estimate this horn as being about 50-60 years old, however I cannot confirm this as I cannot find the number on the horn. Any ideas? Thanks for the anticipated help!
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1916 Holton "Mammoth" Upright Bass BBb
1994 King 2341 Upright Bass BBb
Wedge H2 Solo mouthpieces
Stofer-Geib mouthpieces
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Jess Haney
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Re: Boosey&Hawkes "Imperial" Serial Number?
the one our brass band owned had the serial number next to the bell brace on the top branch.
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Sharp
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Re: Boosey&Hawkes "Imperial" Serial Number?
Mine has two - one on the bell near the top branch, and the other on the second valve casing.
*Edit: The bell and main body have a ~30 year difference in production, which I think is why there are two.
*Edit: The bell and main body have a ~30 year difference in production, which I think is why there are two.
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MikeW
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Re: Boosey&Hawkes "Imperial" Serial Number?
Mine is on the back of the bell, about 3 inches above the top brace
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