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WTB Eb Sousaphone Bit

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:53 am
by humblej
WTB Tuning bit for Buescher silver plated Eb sousaphone.

Re: WTB Eb Sousaphone Bit

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:26 pm
by York-aholic
I just came across one that is for a smaller shank than “American”, it’s silver.

Re: WTB Eb Sousaphone Bit

Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 5:42 pm
by humblej
I don't seem to be able to private message you, so maybe you could private message me please.
Jeff

Re: WTB Eb Sousaphone Bit

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:56 pm
by humBell
humblej wrote: Fri Sep 08, 2023 5:42 pm I don't seem to be able to private message you, so maybe you could private message me please.
Jeff
I think the moderators disabled private messaging up to certain point for newly formed accounts to deter scammers.

Not sure what the specifics are, i think if it is urgent, provide an alternative mode of contact? If not, perhaps participate in a discussion or two if it is post based, or wait if it is time based?

Kudos on a good name by the way.

I am curious, as i guess i have seen mostly Eb Buescher helicons and BBb sousaphones (which original necks are tall and rare?)

Please share how the Eb sousa works once you have tracked down bits!

Re: WTB Eb Sousaphone Bit

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:49 am
by humblej
Here are a few pictures of my Buescher Eb. The S/N places it at 1929. The goose neck has a thumb screw to tighten the tuning bit, so I think the bit needs to be a non tapered shaft. I also need a thumb screw too.
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Re: WTB Eb Sousaphone Bit

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:15 am
by humblej
The mouthpiece shaft measurements are .50 at the end and .57 about 2/3 up the shaft.
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Re: WTB Eb Sousaphone Bit

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:12 am
by humblej
Still wanting to buy. Please check your junk drawer and see if you can find one.