Tuba in "Never Say Die" starring Bob Hope

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Tuba in "Never Say Die" starring Bob Hope

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There is a tuba in the movie Never Say Die starring Bob Hope.

By the looks of it, could it be a Conn 25J with the recording bell?

Anyone have a better idea?


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Re: Tuba in "Never Say Die" starring Bob Hope

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Movie is on-line. Musical number starts at the 46:00 mark. Might be a Martin, but tough to tell on a small screen.

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I recognized Martha Raye and Andy Devine right away. Who is the concertina player?? :huh:
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Three Valves wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:29 am Who is the concertina player?? :huh:
The great Hans Conried.
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He sure got around!!

Hogan's Heroes (1966, episode #15) as Major Bonacelli :tuba:
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Conn 24J
I think I see the upper loop on the first valve circuit and the fourth valve slide looks to be in the correct spot. Also looks like a Conn bell profile, maybe an inch or two less diameter.
Good spot. Thanks.
HRender thanks for posting the movie and time.
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Sounds like a Conn
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