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NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:41 am
by 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
Re: NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:42 am
by 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!
Re: NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:45 am
by gnimoyw
Agreed, I always enjoy reading what you dig up on Craigslist. That's a neat looking horn, very unique.
Re: NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:49 am
by 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.
Re: NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:31 pm
by 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.
Re: NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:00 pm
by 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!
Re: NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:13 pm
by Tubajug
Could you post a picture? The original ad is gone (obviously). Thanks!
Re: NOLA CL: Buescher-York BBb Helicon
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:27 am
by Doc
tntuba wrote: ↑Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:31 pm
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!!!!
