Buescher tuba
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Buescher tuba
http://ebay.com/itm/252879848197
I have a sneaking suspicion that it is an Eb despite the title and description...
I have a sneaking suspicion that it is an Eb despite the title and description...
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Re: Buescher tuba
Certainly looks like an Eb to me. Doesn't appear to have enough bows for a BBb.
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Re: Buescher sousa, boston cl
And on Boston area Craigslist, a fellow tubenetter pointed me at this listing.
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/msg/6096880100.html
I called up and am in line on his behalf, but my way of figuring, being in line probably means we lost out.
So seeing as the pictures are all i am likely to have, this is my excuse to retatin links to admire a short while after the post gets removed from craigslist before the pictures themselves get cleaned up.
I cannot tell if the bell is abnormally large for a Buescher or it is just camera angle?
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/msg/6096880100.html
I called up and am in line on his behalf, but my way of figuring, being in line probably means we lost out.
So seeing as the pictures are all i am likely to have, this is my excuse to retatin links to admire a short while after the post gets removed from craigslist before the pictures themselves get cleaned up.
I cannot tell if the bell is abnormally large for a Buescher or it is just camera angle?
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Re: Buescher tuba
I googled 'Concord Junction Golden Redeemer Jazz Band' and they made a couple albums, one in 1966.
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Re: Buescher tuba
Sounds as if they had a sense of humor ...lowbrassmaniac wrote:My guess is right after that last recording, their sousaphone player fell down a flight of stairs with his horn on and they disbanded?Tom Eshelman wrote:I googled 'Concord Junction Golden Redeemer Jazz Band' and they made a couple albums, one in 1966.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkDWQ-sdf4
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Re: Buescher tuba
Buescher Jumbo sousaphone?
In the middle of the three pics the
biggest branch looks like a truck tire!
In the middle of the three pics the
biggest branch looks like a truck tire!
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Re: Buescher tuba
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252883572594
Originating tuba for this thread is still on ebay, relisted above.
And thanks for posting the music o' that band and all!
I may miss out on the actual sousa, but i can appreciate its music.
Originating tuba for this thread is still on ebay, relisted above.
And thanks for posting the music o' that band and all!
I may miss out on the actual sousa, but i can appreciate its music.
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Re: Buescher tuba
Hi Folks. I'm the lucky(?) new owner of that Buescher sousa. Unfortunately it's in pretty bad shape. The first two valves move but I can wiggle them sideways in the valve sleeve, so I can't imagine they have much compression. The third valve sleeve is out of round and the valve gets stuck if I try to push it down. The horn has some major dents. The bell collar is also out of round and the bell won't fit on it. All tuning slides are stuck. Despite the dents and stuck slides, the horn would be playable if not for the valve problems, which might be very expensive to repair. I'm going to take it to a local tech to see what he thinks. It's quite possible it's beyond my budget and capabilities to bring back to life. It might be more suited to someone who can throw some free labor or a lot of money at it.
From what I read on-line, it was made in 1925. It does look unusually large for a sousa and I wonder, as someone else mentioned, if it is the jumbo model. It has a 30" bell! It looks like it has had an interesting life. I love the CJGRJB script on the bell! I immersed myself in the history of that band and emailed one of the tuba players from it. He was pretty sure that he had never played this horn but suggested I contact the leader of the band. I emailed him but have not heard back. If you want to learn more about the Golden Redeemer Jazz Band, check out this link:
http://www.sandymacone.com" target="_blank" target="_blank Sandy Macone was the leader of the band.
This is such a cool sousaphone and I would love to be able to play it someday. It NEEDS to be brought back to life. I would keep it exactly as is as far as "patina" but just free the slides and fix the valves. On the other hand, I still need a playable sousaphone right now, so I might have to let it go to help fund another horn. I can't decide. No matter what, I will probably start a topic in the repair forum to get some input from the experts!
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From what I read on-line, it was made in 1925. It does look unusually large for a sousa and I wonder, as someone else mentioned, if it is the jumbo model. It has a 30" bell! It looks like it has had an interesting life. I love the CJGRJB script on the bell! I immersed myself in the history of that band and emailed one of the tuba players from it. He was pretty sure that he had never played this horn but suggested I contact the leader of the band. I emailed him but have not heard back. If you want to learn more about the Golden Redeemer Jazz Band, check out this link:
http://www.sandymacone.com" target="_blank" target="_blank Sandy Macone was the leader of the band.
This is such a cool sousaphone and I would love to be able to play it someday. It NEEDS to be brought back to life. I would keep it exactly as is as far as "patina" but just free the slides and fix the valves. On the other hand, I still need a playable sousaphone right now, so I might have to let it go to help fund another horn. I can't decide. No matter what, I will probably start a topic in the repair forum to get some input from the experts!
I just joined TubeNet after lurking for a while. It's great to part of this group.
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Re: Buescher tuba
Thanks for the info. It does have a 7.5" collar. It didn't come with a goose neck and the mouthpiece is for a baritone. But those things are the least of my worries!
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Re: Buescher tuba
Thanks a bunch for sharing!
Depending on your sousaphone needs, i may be able to help out.
I am not thinking very hard right now as have a busy weekend.
Depending on your sousaphone needs, i may be able to help out.
I am not thinking very hard right now as have a busy weekend.
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Re: Buescher tuba
Instigating Eb still seems to be up on ebay with a lower price.
(as ia the helicon)
And i figured this sousaphone was worth mentioning as well
http://ebay.com/itm/201933252468
(as ia the helicon)
And i figured this sousaphone was worth mentioning as well
http://ebay.com/itm/201933252468
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Re: Buescher tuba
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322547777621
More picutres if'n you follow the auctiva link in the description, but no better over all picture...
More picutres if'n you follow the auctiva link in the description, but no better over all picture...
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Re: Buescher tuba
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Re: Buescher tuba
Did a google search to learn more about this model, and found THIS EXACT HORN.lost wrote:The pipe that holds the original gooseneck severed so they hosed on the gooseneck with a plumbing fix. I dont see the missing part in the pictures.
The Late Harv Hartman did the leadpipe modifications, and spoke about what a big sound it has. Ill try to find a link...
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Re: Buescher tuba
Enough info to track this down:Heliconer wrote:Did a google search to learn more about this model, and found THIS EXACT HORN.lost wrote:The pipe that holds the original gooseneck severed so they hosed on the gooseneck with a plumbing fix. I dont see the missing part in the pictures.
The Late Harv Hartman did the leadpipe modifications, and spoke about what a big sound it has. Ill try to find a link...
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=46310
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Re: Buescher tuba
If anyone is still interested in that Buescher sousaphone from last year, I'm selling it for $400 obo. I was hoping I could resurrect it but it's not in the cards for me. I contacted some members of the Golden Redeemers but never got much information about it's history.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/msg/d ... 70465.html" target="_blank" target="_blank
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/msg/d ... 70465.html" target="_blank" target="_blank
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