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Conn tuba 1908 left-hand SN 106433 engraved

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 12:36 pm
by r_weissinger
Very rare left-hand Conn tuba. According to serial number made in 1908.
Engraved with "Ideal Band" and many names of friends. Given to B.C. Gohmert (?) in 1909.
Located in Waco Texas. Asking $10,000
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Re: Conn tuba 1908 left-hand SN 106433 engraved

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 1:38 pm
by UncleBeer
Interesting horn. I wish you lotsa luck your asking price of $10k. :teeth:

Re: Conn tuba 1908 left-hand SN 106433 engraved

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 1:59 pm
by arpthark
Woah, this is cool!

You can tell how the piston porting was adapted (in-factory, I assume) from a normal RH valve block with all the offsets.