The 2J is pretty well known and desired as a compact horn that is easy to play. This one is in good condition, though some dents in the bottom bow have been removed at some point (detectable more clearly by feel than by sight). There may be some flaws in the silver, but if so, they are not readily apparent (though, the horn is somewhat tarnished).
For me, the horn plays better, and with improved pitch, using a smaller than normal shank mp. Though the owner, Will, played it with a conventional mp. He used it playing second tuba on Symphonie Fantastique with me a number of years ago, and sounded great.
The horn is in Austin TX, and due to time constraints, I am currently looking for a buyer who can pick up locally, and have tried to price the horn accordingly, at $3,300. My smaller shank mp I have used with it, an original Conn helleberg, with older gold plating and a shaved shank is available with the horn for an additional $200.
Mike
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