As I continue to research Herman Conrad, "the forgotten giant of the tuba" (1867-1920), I have now been able to connect him with at least eight, and perhaps nine, different horns.
Here's the link: http://tubapastor.blogspot.com/2016/10/ ... story.html
Let me know if you have additional photos or info to add to what I've already found.
Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
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Dave Detwiler
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Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
Played an F. E. Olds 4-valve BBb in high school (late '70s)
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
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bisontuba
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
Nice detective work Dave!!
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Dave Detwiler
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
bloke: Wait, I don't get a grade for this?! Bummer!
tuben: Let me know if you track down another photo of that horn - or know someone who has that model. Thanks!
tuben: Let me know if you track down another photo of that horn - or know someone who has that model. Thanks!
Played an F. E. Olds 4-valve BBb in high school (late '70s)
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
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pjv
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
Nice how he uses the chair to hold his tuba up.
Done that before
Done that before
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Dan Tuba
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
So awesome!! Thank you very much for sharing!
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
I'm really enjoying reading all of this. Thank you!
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
+1ArnoldGottlieb wrote:I'm really enjoying reading all of this. Thank you!
Looking forward to the next one!
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Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
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Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
Great post - whatever Conrad played it is evident from his many recordings he sounded great on just about any horn he had. Very solid sound - nice to see some research on him.
Mark Heter
1926 Martin Handcraft 3v upright bell front action ; 1933 Martin Handcraft 3v bellfront; King 2341 (old style); King top-action 3v; Bach (King) fiberglass sousaphone.
1926 Martin Handcraft 3v upright bell front action ; 1933 Martin Handcraft 3v bellfront; King 2341 (old style); King top-action 3v; Bach (King) fiberglass sousaphone.
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Dave Detwiler
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
Uncle Markie - since you mentioned Conrad's recordings, here is a link the best of them. Enjoy!
http://tubapastor.blogspot.com/2017/01/ ... dings.html
http://tubapastor.blogspot.com/2017/01/ ... dings.html
Played an F. E. Olds 4-valve BBb in high school (late '70s)
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
Led the USC Trojan Marching Band tuba section (early '80s)
Now playing an F. Schmidt (=VMI) 3301 and goofing around
on a 1927 Pan American 64K Sousaphone Grand
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Uncle Markie
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Re: Herman's Horns: An Emerging History
Dave -
Great site! FYI - ALL of Edison's recordings were done in WEST Orange NJ. Joe Tarto - my old friend - who recorded for Edison (and everybody else) said the acoustic process was so sensitive they had to wait between takes for trolley cars to pass as the rumble from the street would make the needles jump. Some of the old factory still stands although most has been demolished over time. The National Parks Service recently reopened the Edison National Historic Site after a lengthy refurbishment and it is well worth a side trip to tour it.
Herman was the man!
Mark
Great site! FYI - ALL of Edison's recordings were done in WEST Orange NJ. Joe Tarto - my old friend - who recorded for Edison (and everybody else) said the acoustic process was so sensitive they had to wait between takes for trolley cars to pass as the rumble from the street would make the needles jump. Some of the old factory still stands although most has been demolished over time. The National Parks Service recently reopened the Edison National Historic Site after a lengthy refurbishment and it is well worth a side trip to tour it.
Herman was the man!
Mark
Mark Heter
1926 Martin Handcraft 3v upright bell front action ; 1933 Martin Handcraft 3v bellfront; King 2341 (old style); King top-action 3v; Bach (King) fiberglass sousaphone.
1926 Martin Handcraft 3v upright bell front action ; 1933 Martin Handcraft 3v bellfront; King 2341 (old style); King top-action 3v; Bach (King) fiberglass sousaphone.