Tuba Tuesday: Heckel, BB flat tuba, 3 rotary, c.1925

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Tuba Tuesday: Heckel, BB flat tuba, 3 rotary, c.1925

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Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum features a Heckel, BB flat tuba, 3 rotary, c.1925.

Bell Diameter 17.3/4”, Bore Size .820, Height 47”.

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“Heckel / Custom Made” on bell.



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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Heckel, BB flat tuba, 3 rotary, c.1925

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So could this be called a heckelphone?
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:teeth:
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