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peterbas wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2026 3:01 pm
bisontuba wrote: Tue Apr 28, 2026 1:55 am Comments:

“L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” on seal with coat of arms on bell. “Solist / * / De Prins Gebr / GEBREVETEERD / ANTWERVEN / BELGIE 20837” on second valve.
Typing error

ANTWERVEN must be ANTWERPEN

Vince must have not had his reading glasses on.
...good catch

bisontuba

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a De Prins, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1930.

Serial #: 20837

Bell Diameter 16 7/8”, Bore Size .661, Height 37”.

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“L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” on seal with coat of arms on bell. “Solist / * / De Prins Gebr / GEBREVETEERD / ANTWERVEN / BELGIE ...

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bort2.0 wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 10:08 pm
bisontuba wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 8:40 pm Just finished the book THE PERFECT TUBA. Interesting read....thoughts from others who have read this?
Not yet, but it's on my radar.

Who was the person "who tried to corner the nation's tuba market."?

Fred of Custom Music

bisontuba

Just finished the book THE PERFECT TUBA. Interesting read....thoughts from others who have read this?

bisontuba

Whatever....I think it turns off A LOT of potential new folks...but so be it....

bisontuba

I just think The Freak Jury verbage is quite past its time....

bisontuba

Folks-
It is 2026....do you really want to keep calling various thoughts and opinions 'The Freak Jury?'

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I knew there was a reason why I don't watch The Simpsons...rather watch PBS...

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bort2.0 wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 7:34 pm "Cesspool on the Potomac"

Horrible comment...a beautiful, historical location...

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MFG...Manufacturing..

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Imperial, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1930.

Serial #: 704

Bell Diameter 26”, Bore Size .685.

Comments:

“IMPERIAL / BAND INST. MFG. CO. / WILIAMSPORT / PA.” on bell.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129235491@N05/52757750727/in/dateposted-public ...

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arpthark wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 11:27 am Just don't go to Germany and start talking about "mein Kaempf"...

bisontuba

Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Bohland and Fuchs, B flat baritone, 3 piston, c.1930.

Bell Diameter 9.5”, Bore Size .530, Height 22.5”.

“BOHLAND & FUCHS, GRASLITZ / ‘Volkwein Bros.’ Pittsburgh, Pa.” on seal on bell. There is a coat of arms on the seal.

https://www.flickr.com ...

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Hi-
Well, five years later and another Kaempf CC tuba has arrived! It was gifted to me ( thank you Jenny!!!). A bit ‘tired’, but plays. Missing thumb ring, attachment for thumb ring, one strap holder in back, bottom bow guard, etc. The 45 degree angled rotor section! 1st, 2nd, 3rd v tuning slides ...

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Barcone and Son, BB flat sousaphone, 3 piston, c.1960’s.

Bell Diameter 18 7/8”, Bore Size .576.

“V. Barcone & Son / Rockville Centre / N.Y. / Made in Italy” on bell.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129235491@N05/52749828975/in/dateposted-public ...

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Beaufort, American, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1930.

Bell Diameter 20”, Bore Size .693, Height 36”.

“BEAUFORT / AMERICAN / CHICAGO / USA” on bell. Floral engraving around identification marks.

This instrument was genorously donated by Mr. and Mrs ...

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Reynolds, Contempora recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1957.

Serial #: 47215

Bell Diameter 20 7/8″, Bore: .686, Height: 46 1/2″.

Comments:

“REYNOLDS / CONTEMPORA / MADE BY ROTH- REYNOLDS INST. CO. / CLEVELAND. OHIO” on bell. “47215 / REYNOLDS ...

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum features a Martin, B flat euphonium, 3 piston, c.1953.

Serial #: 185257

Bell Diameter 11 1/8″, Bore: .555″, Height: 30.0″.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129235491@N05/52760827693/in/dateposted-public/

https://simonettitubacollection.com/instruments-listed-by ...

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Quite possibly, the woman who won the position may not be starting with them until the Summer and/or Fall, hence the position is technically vacant at the current time with folks filling in until she begins....

bisontuba

Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Conn, 26K, EE flat sousaphone, 3 piston, 1949.

Serial #: 388528

Bell Diameter 24”, Bore Size .689.

Comments:

“MADE BY C.G. CONN LTD. / ELKHART IND.” on bell. Vintage “Naked Lady” engraved on bell.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/129235491@N05 ...

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