Tuba Tuesday: Keefer, B flat Baritone, 3 piston, c.1923

[bisontuba]

Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Keefer, B flat Baritone, 3 piston, c.1923.

Serial #: 11757

Bell Diameter 10 3/8”, Bore Size .560, Height 26 1/4”.

Comments:

MADE BY / KEEFER / Williamsport, P.A. inside scroll on bell. Keefer in oval on third valve. 1 2 3 on valves. 11757 and LP on second valve. Nice knurled mouthpiece receiver, like the late Distin horns.




https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... on-c-1923/

[humBell]

Keefer!

(i wonder if there is a Keefer madness website out there...

If not, there should be...)

Sorry... I'll try to remain dignified and reserved.

PS. Is there a term for the pistons sticking up over the top bow? It's a weird and cool feature...

[bisontuba]

Keefer Brass List.pdf https://share.google/HpYfQ1QJQBxkgbslN

[humBell]

Keefer Brass List.pdf https://share.google/HpYfQ1QJQBxkgbslN

Thanks!

Somehow for me the link resolves to a brasshistory.net link means i guess i just don't know what google share means.

[bisontuba]

It lists all known Keefer instruments from the beginning with serial numbers and descriptions...