For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927 Sold
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TUBUD
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For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927 Sold
This horn is in great shape considering it's almost 90 years old. It had gold trim at one time but has faded over the years. It plays great. I used it for a dixieland gig and was told by the other guys in the group it sounded real nice. I tried to take pictures at every angle. The valves in the picture were turned worst side up to show wear. Some plating has worn thin on the inside of the bell and is hard to see when polished. I have played professionally for over 40 years and think it would serve someone well. I'm selling it because either it's too heavy or I'm too old. It does have a homemade case who's only function is storage. I'm asking $3500.00 Local pick up only. The instrument is located in Huntington, WV. 25701.http://imgur.com/a/fAzHy" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
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WILLSON 3400SFA5 Eb
KALISON PRO 2000 CC
Principal Tuba Huntington Symphony Orch.
Lincoln Brass (quintet)
Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers
KALISON PRO 2000 CC
Principal Tuba Huntington Symphony Orch.
Lincoln Brass (quintet)
Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers
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TUBUD
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Re: For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927
I 've had it for about a year. I don't think it's ever been overhauled. I believe this was used mostly by an individual and not a school.
WILLSON 3400SFA5 Eb
KALISON PRO 2000 CC
Principal Tuba Huntington Symphony Orch.
Lincoln Brass (quintet)
Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers
KALISON PRO 2000 CC
Principal Tuba Huntington Symphony Orch.
Lincoln Brass (quintet)
Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers
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Dan Schultz
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Re: For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927
Great looking horn. Any idea of what the 'EGYPT' stamped into the bell tenon means? The ordering code word for these horns according to the 1927 Conn catalog is 'KEROS'.
The catalog price list for the Grand Jumbo in 1927 was $580 cash and $609 if one used the Conn payment plan.
The catalog price list for the Grand Jumbo in 1927 was $580 cash and $609 if one used the Conn payment plan.
Dan Schultz
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Tubajug
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Re: For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927
Gorgeous!
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King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon
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TUBUD
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Re: For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927
I have no idea what the EGYPT is for.
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WILLSON 3400SFA5 Eb
KALISON PRO 2000 CC
Principal Tuba Huntington Symphony Orch.
Lincoln Brass (quintet)
Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers
KALISON PRO 2000 CC
Principal Tuba Huntington Symphony Orch.
Lincoln Brass (quintet)
Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers
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Kirley
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Re: For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927
Gorgeous!
It looks to me like all of the top loops off the valves are slides. Is that standard on the Conn jumbos?
It's a nice feature.
It looks to me like all of the top loops off the valves are slides. Is that standard on the Conn jumbos?
It's a nice feature.
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Ace
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Re: For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927
Using this trusty inflation calculator, that $580 is about $7,900 today.Dan Schultz wrote:Great looking horn. Any idea of what the 'EGYPT' stamped into the bell tenon means? The ordering code word for these horns according to the 1927 Conn catalog is 'KEROS'.
The catalog price list for the Grand Jumbo in 1927 was $580 cash and $609 if one used the Conn payment plan.
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl? ... year2=2015" target="_blank" target="_blank
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Re: For Sale-Conn Grand Jumbo Sousaphone 1927 Price Drop
BUMP for a cool old monster.
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Conn 10J, Conn 26 K, Martin Mammoth, Mirafone 186, Soviet Helicon, Holton Raincatcher Sousaphone, Yamaha 103, King 1240.