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| age and price on sousaphone | 11/17/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: my grandfather has a silver plated sousaphone with (i believe it to be the makers mark)The Alliance ...
A: Amanda! J. R. LaFleur & Son was a musical instruments importer and manufacturer founded in 1862. ...
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| Besson Tuba | 11/9/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I have a Besson Tuba #398867 that I believe is a compensating bell front tuba. It has 50 Medals of ...
A: Susan! Based upon the layout of the compensating system, the serial number, and personal ...
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| Amati BBb Tuba | 10/29/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: What do you know about Amanti tubas? I was looking at a gently used BBb Amanti that is for sale. ...
A: Stephen! Amati tubas are made in the Czech Republic. Amati is the parent company of Cerveny, one of ...
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| Kroner Tuba? | 10/28/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I found a tuba that has Kroner engraved on the bell but can't find a serial number. The main reason ...
A: Jeremy, Kroner is an older "stencil" brand. Stencil brands are made by major manufacturers and sold ...
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| Purchasing a tuba | 10/20/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I am looking for a tuba for my children (for home practice). My daughter marches in the high school ...
A: Holly! It's great to hear that your kids are involved in music. Music is an activity for a lifetime ...
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| York Tuba | 10/9/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I bought an old York tuba for my son a few years ago so that he could get back into music after his ...
A: Tim! If you could provide a little more information on the York tuba, it would be helpful in ...
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| Eb Helicon | 9/30/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I have a three piston valve Eb helicon made by the Grand Rapids Band Inst. Company. It has quite a ...
A: Ray! The Grand Rapids Band Instrument Company made instruments in the early to mid 20th century. The ...
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| replacement valves | 9/26/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I have an Olds Ambassador euphonium (I am pretty sure it isn't a baritone) with a very bad crack in ...
A: Sean, From your question, I'm not sure whether the crack in the valve itself or the valve casing. ...
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| Boosey & Hawkes Imperial Eb Tuba | 9/21/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: but I have a B&H Imperial Eb compensating tuba in silver with the serial number 601305. I bought it ...
A: Lloyd! Based on the serial number you provided, it would appear that your Boosey %26 Hawkes Imperial ...
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| mouth pieces | 9/17/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: im in high school and i dont own my own instrument, i play a Yamaha BBb tuba in concert band. I ...
A: Jon! It's great to see a motivated young person. Buying your own mouthpiece is a VERY SMART thing to ...
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| Tuning slide falls out | 9/13/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: Problem: During outdoor performances in hot weather I have to pull my tuning slide as far out as I ...
A: Stephen! Sorry to hear about your tuning slide issue. I have had the same problem on one of my tubas ...
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| York Tuba | 9/1/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: Carl, I have a York tuba. The instrument is identified by the bell engraving stating: made by JW ...
A: Robert! You're a lucky man to own a JW York & Sons tuba, but I'm sure you know that. The legendary ...
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| Martin Band Instrument Company Tuba | 8/12/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I have an older Tuba that is made by the Martin Band-Inst. company in Elkhart, Ind. The serial ...
A: William! That's a nice horn you have there. The Martin family has gone through several iterations of ...
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| old E-flat tuba | 8/3/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I love my tuba and have played it on and off since I was ten. It was old then and now it's really ...
A: Sophie! For sure, without looking at it for a serial number, it was made after 1895. That's the year ...
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| Question on King Tuba | 8/3/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I am in the process of buying a new tuba after a 30 plus year absence. I used to play an old King ...
A: Ted! It's great to hear that you're coming back to the world of performing. You have a happy ...
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| tuba Question | 7/27/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: We have a Couesnon Tuba serial number 78788. It is 36 1/2 inches tall with a 15 3/4 inch bell. I am ...
A: Terry! Unfortunately, I'm not very familiar with Couesnon tubas, but I will try. Unfortunately, I'm ...
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| Olds Tuba used | 7/16/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I've played Tuba for 10 years although it was many years ago, 1986 the last year I played Tuba ...
A: Todd! Great to hear that you're getting back into playing. The Olds tuba you're looking at appears ...
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| MARTIN SOUSAPHONE | 7/15/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: and here's my question. I've recently seen a Martin Sousaphone that has a throat size of about 7" ...
A: David! Martin made great sousaphones. The bell size and pitch of the horn are not necessarily ...
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| Yet another besson tuba serial number. | 7/14/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: Carl I have a besson tuba. It is a 3 valve, B flat, compensating, recording tuba. The lacquers ...
A: Dustin, I believe your instrument was made in the 1930s, but as you know Boosey & Hawkes and Besson ...
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| Bach 1107 | 7/7/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: My son plays tuba in middle school but we have been very frustrated with the maintenance on the ...
A: Kathleen! First, let me say "Thank You" for supporting your son and his musical pursuit. Music is an ...
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| value for sousaphone and baritone tuba | 7/5/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I'm downsizing and selling instruments that I have acquired over the years but have no idea what to ...
A: Ric! Contrary to popular belief, it was not Sousa who "invented" the sousaphone. J.W. Pepper, a ...
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| value for sousaphone and baritone tuba | 7/3/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I'm downsizing and selling instruments that I have acquired over the years but have no idea what to ...
A: Ric. Wow! You've got me a little stumped on these brands. I am aware that Mendell was one brand of ...
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| New Tuba with Sticky valves | 6/24/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I recently bought a new tuba Jupiter 4-valve BBb for my daughter who is an advanced (student) ...
A: Celia! Sorry to hear about your valves. Fortunately, I think the resolution is probably pretty ...
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| Distin Tuba | 6/24/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I have a Distin tuba from Williamsport, PA. There are 2 numbers on the horn. One on valve # 2 and ...
A: Art! I love the dimensions of the horn pictured. If your horn shares the same large bows and ...
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| Couesnon tuba | 6/21/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: We have a Couesnon tuba, with the marking Paris, and the serial #67723. Could you please tell us ...
A: Marge! Thank you for attaching the picture . . . it really helps. OK, what you have is a three ...
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| TUBA MOUTHPIECE | 6/21/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: HERE IS THE PICTURE YOU REQUESTED, ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
A: Art, Thanks for sending the picture . . . It looks like a typical American or British design, but I ...
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| Distin Tuba | 6/19/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I have a Distin tuba from Williamsport, PA. There are 2 numbers on the horn. One on valve # 2 and ...
A: Art! Your band director has a point: back in the old days, the tubing, bells and bows were formed a ...
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| COMMODORE #5 TUBA MOUTHPICE | 6/18/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I HAVE A VERY OLD COMMODORE #5 MOUTHPICE. COULD YOU TELL ME IF IT IS WORTH ANYTHING OR NOT. OR IF ...
A: Arthur, Unfortunately, I am totally unfamiliar with Commodore tuba mouthpieces. It is quite ...
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| Distin Tuba | 6/16/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I have a Distin tuba from Williamsport, PA. There are 2 numbers on the horn. One on valve # 2 and ...
A: Art! Your Distin tuba probably had the bell replaced at some point, that would explain the ...
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| 1920s martin sousaphone | 6/6/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I recently purchased a sousaphone from my band director and I would like to know what its ...
A: Alex! Congratulations on your "new" Martin sousaphone. First off, let me congratulate you on ...
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| Besson Tuba | 5/9/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I will be getting a older Besson BBb Tuba from England. I had played this fine horn many years ago ...
A: Howard! Congratulations on your Besson. Since 1837, Besson has been making some of the finest brass ...
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| Tuba information | 4/22/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I own a older BBb Conn 20J tuba with the recording bell The body was made in the late 60's & the ...
A: Howard! The 20J tubas are very nice, LARGE horns. The best information I have indicates that the 20J ...
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| Tuba worth and history | 4/18/2009 | Donald Sutton |
Q: . It's a King with H N White cleve ohio on the bell with engraving the serial # is 21871.. I also ...
A: Bob, Let's start with the King tuba. Double check your serial number to see if it's 5 or 6 digits. ...
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| tuba besson ser. number 329748 | 4/13/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: wondering about year manufactured? It appears to have a compensating valve arrangementuawx4 ...
A: George! I definitely think this is a 1966 Besson. At that point in time, they were making at least ...
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| tuba age/info | 3/19/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I just purchased a tuba on ebay, and I bought at the last minute and am having trouble finding ...
A: Nick! Congratulations on your new tuba. The Besson Stratford was the student line of Besson horns ...
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| Another Besson tuba looking for a date | 3/9/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: Mr. Jones, I recently acquired an older Besson tuba, well used but in good physical condition. I ...
A: Bill! Glad you were able to find out more about your horn. Long story short on the compensating ...
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| Another Besson tuba looking for a date | 3/7/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: Mr. Jones, I recently acquired an older Besson tuba, well used but in good physical condition. I ...
A: Bill, Congratulations on your "new" horn. Besson is a well-respected brand with a very rich ...
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| tuba and euphonium | 2/27/2009 | Donald Sutton |
Q: As a non musician, how does onw distinguish the tuba from the euphnium. I have bought a second hand ...
A: I wonder when people try to label instruments like this. I could understand cross labeling ...
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| sticky valves | 2/7/2009 | Carl M. Jones |
Q: I recently purchased a new tuba and am having problems with the valves. after oiling and playing ...
A: Sean. Sorry to hear about your sticky piston problem. I think there are several things you can try ...
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| Dating a Besson Brand Tuba | 2/3/2009 | Donald Sutton |
Q: Sutton I gave the tuba another look through. I DID find a number located on the back part of the ...
A: Good find! The serial number lists for Besson only go up to the early '50s. This is not unusual, ...
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