Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890.
Serial #: 38113
Bell Diameter 12.5”, Bore Size .625”, Height30”.
Comments:
“PATENT / CLEAR BORE / (small coat of arms) / EXHIBITION / PRZE MEDAL / AWARDED / LONDON 1862 & DUBLIN 1865 / TO / J. HIGHAM / MAKER / 127. STRANGEWAYS / MANCHESTER / 38113 / LYON 7 HEALY / GENERAL AGENTS / CHICAGO” on bell.
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... -3-piston/
Tuba Tuesday: Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890
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Tuba Tuesday: Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890
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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Higham, E flat tuba, 3 piston, ca.1890
I'm always a fan of Higham!
But not sure i'm exactly known for my discriminating tastes.
But not sure i'm exactly known for my discriminating tastes.
"In this world you have to be oh so clever or oh so pleasant.
For years i was clever, and i recommend pleasant"
-Elwood P Dowd.
For years i was clever, and i recommend pleasant"
-Elwood P Dowd.