Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a Keefer, E flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1916.
Serial #: 21215
Bell Diameter 15 7/8”, Bore Size .650, Height 30.75”.
Comments:
“BRUA C. KEEFER MFG. CO. / MAKER / WILLIAMSPORT PA / HIGHEST GRADE / 5643” on bell. “21215” on 2nd valve. Ornate floral engraving on bell, bottom bow guard, first branch guard, and ferrules.
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Tuba Tuesday: Keefer, E flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1916
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Tuba Tuesday: Keefer, E flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1916
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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Keefer, E flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1916
The three different finger buttons speak to me somehow.
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