Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Conn, 20J recording, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, 1946.
Serial #: 358557
Bell Diameter 24”, Bore Size .772, Height 46.25”.
Comments:
“MADE BY / C.G. CONN Ltd. / ELKHART – IND / USA” on bell. “Naked Lady” emblem engraved around identification marks.
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... -3-piston/
Tuba Tuesday: Conn, 20J recording, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, 1946
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Tuba Tuesday: Conn, 20J recording, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, 1946
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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Conn, 20J recording, BB flat tuba, 3 piston, 1946
Looking at the catalogue, Conn doesn't seem to be marketing this era of instruments as the "Naked lady" line of instruments.
And i think i am okay with that, especially given the focus on the short stroke of the valves: 34"/64".
Conn short action are really some of the wonkiest valves around, and i sure love them! But i'm still not so good a musician that it matters...
And i think i am okay with that, especially given the focus on the short stroke of the valves: 34"/64".
Conn short action are really some of the wonkiest valves around, and i sure love them! But i'm still not so good a musician that it matters...
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-Kieth (from The Amazing Maurice, by Sir Terry)