FS: 1925 Conn 26k Eb Sousaphone -- $675 SOLD

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Price is $675

This sousaphone is an absolute blast to play, and it's really really nice shape overall. Two things really surprised me about it from my experience with it, and reading some old 1920s Conn catalog pages:
1) it's listed as being 6 lb lighter than the BBb version, which I also owned about 10 months ago, But I think it feels even better than that. Seems like standing and holding this for an extended period of time will be a whole lot more enjoyable.
2) The catalog pages mentioned something about the physical size of the Eb being only slightly smaller than BBb, in terms of overall height and bell diameter. Two reasons for that... First to maintain visual continuity between a section next between the two keys, and also for sound continuity between the two different keys. The results being a very full and rich sound coming from this Eb tuba through its 23-in bell. It sounds awesome.

The problem is, I have no use for a sousaphone, no matter how nice it is.

No trades

Thanks!

[humBell]

How do you feel about recording bells?

(didn't want that to be a deal breaker)

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How do you feel about recording bells?

(didn't want that to be a deal breaker)

Probably no recording bells, but I'd consider it case by case... Let me know what you're thinking (or if you're just asking to ask)

[humBell]

Mostly playing devil's advocate, (and probably a little bit flat), but if challenged, i might be able to find something worth considering.

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[jtm]

That looks like fun! I even have a nice full size rotary 4V C tuba to trade. Unfortunately, I also don't need a sousaphone, and I have a big Conn Bb anyway.

I'll give the listing a bump and tell all my friends about it.

Six pounds lighter, though.... Hmmmmm

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Bump!

In case anybody is interested, this may be your chance. I'm having a garage sale next weekend, and I'm going to post this on craigslist before then as well. I'm hoping to sell it next weekend, but if anybody here is interested, please let me know prior to that so we can work something out.

Play it again last night, it's really really fun. I like it so much, it's just not something that I have any use for. Which is a total bummer, but I feel good knowing that somebody else does need this, and will use the heck out of it. And people will get to hear this fine instrument once more.

Really not sure what a reasonable sale price is, but I would probably list on craigslist at 1400, or here at 1200. If this prices are ludicrous in either direction, please let me know. I strive for fair pricing on quality instruments.

[jtm]

How's the after-ring? And did your other WTT post change the rules for an appropriate trade?

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How's the after-ring? And did your other WTT post change the rules for an appropriate trade?

No problematic after-ring.THICK old pre-war brass!

This is independent of the other post. I want to sell or trade this regardless of what else I buy or don't.

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BUMP

$1200 or trade for a 4-valve 4/4 tuba

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Bump!

Wife just tripped on this in the garage, so... This needs a new home, quick.

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Now $750

Local pickup only (Minneapolis).

Limited time only, or it gets traded in.

Thanks!

PS, the mouthpiece in the photos is no longer available

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Now $675

Lost my job about 2 months ago, so this MUST go.

Probably won't drop the price it again. But it really has to go.

[humBell]

Now $675

Lost my job about 2 months ago, so this MUST go.

Probably won't drop the price it again. But it really has to go.

Are trade requirements lowered proportionately?

Just curious...

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@humBell -- trade expectations have tripled. But actually, I'm probably more interested in $ than trades now. But I'll listen to anything!

[Tubazero123]

@humBell -- trade expectations have tripled. But actually, I'm probably more interested in $ than trades now. But I'll listen to anything!

Where are you located?

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@humBell -- trade expectations have tripled. But actually, I'm probably more interested in $ than trades now. But I'll listen to anything!

Where are you located?

Minneapolis

[Ktubaman]

Am interested. Is the item in Minneapolis? I do have a use for it. March a couple parades a year!

[Ammonshea]

Hello! Have just joined this forum because I am looking for a sousaphone for my son. Is this particular one still available?
Thanks,
Ammon Shea

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Sold!