SOLD: large 1920s Martin Sousaphone (26" bell)

[jimgray]

Hi all-

This old girl is in great shape - ready to play, recently serviced, needs nothing.
Gold wash in the bell is fully intact.

$2,000 + shipping.
I have an SKB hard case I can ship it in and will sell that, if the buyer wishes.

-Jim

[jimgray]

couple more pictures, including the vintage mouthpiece I am including w this horn.

[jimgray]

Several folks have asked about the size of this instrument.
This is not a "jumbo" sousaphone, but a much larger size class than a 14K.
Perhaps on the order of a large Conn?

I'm sure there are experts on the board who can provide comparative stats.
I can also provide detailed measurements for anyone who would like them.

cheers-
Jim

[jimgray]

that's the one-

thanks-
Jim

[T. J. Ricer]

Hi Jim,
Can you confirm that it does have the 7-7/8" bell collar AND that it fits in the SKB case? I was under the impression that the Martin Mammoth sousaphones wouldn't fit in any currently manufactured case.

BUMP... That is a truly beautiful horn at a solid price. I've been trying to resurrect one that was beat to heck and I think I'm probably going to end up dumping more money into it than this for an uglier horn! (But it would be great to know if there is a case that would fit).

Thanks,
T. J.

[jimgray]

Yes, it definitely has the 7 7/8 collar - just measured.

Yes, it definitely fits into a standard SKB case, but you need to take some of the slides off and wrap them in a towel (that's how it got to me).
It was a little tight, but worked fine.

Yes, she's purty - and at a great price.
Maybe I should send her to you?

[Zypher]

Beautiful Mammoth! Where is it located? How are the valves?

[jimgray]

Thanks-

She is in Boston.

These nearly 100-year-old valves don't appear to have been replated anytime recently and show wear.
That said, with the right oil (http://www.amazon.com/Hetman-Classic-Pi ... B0002F7ITO" target="_blank) they are certainly playable IMO.

When pulling slides, there is some compression "pop" when pushing the valves.

-Jim

[jimgray]

update: this instrument is ON HOLD.

[jimgray]

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