Maloof's Sousa

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Hank74
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Maloof's Sousa

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Does anyone here know what brand of Sousaphone did Richard Maloof of "The Lawrence Welk Show" used?
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Baritone Horn: Wessex BBb
Contras: Dynasty BBb
Helicon: Wessex BBb
Sousas: Conn, Holton, Jupiter, King, Yamaha. All BBb.
Tubas: King, Martin, Reynolds (one w/Olds bell). All BBb.
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Re: Maloof's Sousa

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He used a number of horns throughout the show.

I've seen him use a front action Martin mammoth, a top action that maybe was York or Holton, and a Sousa that I believe was Holton as well.
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Re: Maloof's Sousa

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Do you know what kind of Holton Sousa did he play?
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Baritone Horn: Wessex BBb
Contras: Dynasty BBb
Helicon: Wessex BBb
Sousas: Conn, Holton, Jupiter, King, Yamaha. All BBb.
Tubas: King, Martin, Reynolds (one w/Olds bell). All BBb.
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