WTB: Sousaphone

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marzan122
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WTB: Sousaphone

Post by marzan122 »

Does anyone have a sousaphone (BBb or CC) they want to sell? I am not picky about how it looks, but it must be in good working condition and have a descent sound and NOT FIBERGLASS, must be brass.

I am driving from Massachusetts to Indiana later this week (Thursday 7/21 and Friday 7/22) and could stop by to give it a try if you're on the way.

Cities I will be driving through are

Albany, NY
Binghamton, NY
Jamestown, NY
Erie, PA
Cleveland, OH
Colombus, OH
Indianapolis, IN

Thanks,

Matt
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Lew
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Post by Lew »

I currently have this one listed for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... =WDVW&rd=1

It's actually in pretty good shape. The valve plating is very worn, but it plays well anyway.
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Post by Lew »

bloke wrote:Lew,

What's the bell collar diameter?
It's about 7 1/4". I took another look at your catalog pages, and this appears to be the same size horn as the one you just sold. It has the 7 1/4" bell collar, but the 0.687" bore. Interesting.
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Post by Lew »

In that case, this one must have been played quite a bit because the plating is quite worn on the top section and on the valve tubing, where someone's hands would generally hold it.
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Post by ArnoldGottlieb »

I have a similar vintage King (ex. Chuck Jckson's), and it sounds amazing, better than my ________________(very famous tuba), and my ____________(nearly as famous tuba). I'd give this one a listen if you have the chance. Peace. ASG
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Sousa for sale...

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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:12 am Post subject: King Sousaphone for sale, CHEAP!

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You can't find a better buy for a sousaphone!

Vintage 40's lacquer Brass BBb sousaphone.

Great condition, some dents, plays great!

Only $1000!

I'm in NJ and could meet you at some point...oh and I'm going to Cape Cod 7/29-8/1

FRankONJ@aol.com
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