NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon

[hrender]

This one has been up for a while. Cool looking horn. Curlicue in the neck is curious.

https://neworleans.craigslist.org/msg/d ... 41643.html

[bort2.0]

Hal, it's great to see you here. Just wanted to say thanks for these posts, they are always fun to look at, and very helpful. Much appreciated!

[gnimoyw]

Agreed, I always enjoy reading what you dig up on Craigslist. That's a neat looking horn, very unique.

[hrender]

Thanks! I just read the rules, and I should have requested an off-site subforum. I'll let the admins decide if they want to (re-)move these threads.

[tntuba]

I actually just bought this horn today. It's a beautiful horn and plays well. It's also remarkably lightweight. The story behind the horn is that it is a Buescher sousaphone body from the mid-1950s married to a York upright Eb bell. The custom lead pipe was made by Joe Sellmansberger and is to get the horn in tune.

[BopEuph]

That's exactly what I thought about this. Though I thought it might be a 36K body since it looked very similar.

It's a gorgeous looking horn, and I'm sure you're going to enjoy it!

[Tubajug]

Could you post a picture? The original ad is gone (obviously). Thanks!

[Doc]

I actually just bought this horn today. It's a beautiful horn and plays well. It's also remarkably lightweight. The story behind the horn is that it is a Buescher sousaphone body from the mid-1950s married to a York upright Eb bell. The custom lead pipe was made by Joe Sellmansberger and is to get the horn in tune.

When you get a chance, please post pics/info/vids/etc. here:

Lovin' Me Some Helicon!!!!