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we have a brass tuba that has an emblem on it that says pan american elkhardt indiana on it
can you tell us anything about it? We found it in the attic. it works.
Hi Donna,
Pan American is a Conn brand for their second line instruments. Though not of a professional level, they are still good instruments.
Pan American Tubas come in two basic pitches. BBb and Eb. The Eb's are less popular today and aren't used nearly as much as the BBbs. I would guess, that since it was in the attic, that it might be an Eb.
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