Happy Tuba Tuesday. Today, the Museum features a York, E flat tuba, 3 pistons, c.1916.
Serial #: 47386
Bell Diameter 15 1/8″, Bore: .590″, Height: 28.0″.
Comments:
“U.S.Q.M.C.” on rim of bell. “Made By / J.W. YORK & SONS / Grand Rapids / Mich.” on bell. Ornate floral engraving around identification marks. Hi/Lo pitch patented loop present.
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... 3-pistons/
Tuba Tuesday: York, E flat tuba, 3 pistons, c.1916
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Tuba Tuesday: York, E flat tuba, 3 pistons, c.1916
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Re: Tuba Tuesday: York, E flat tuba, 3 pistons, c.1916
Nice choice of instrument, Mark. Thank you for taking the time to post these every Monday night/Tuesday.
That one was a high/low pitch I believe. The (only) low pitch were about 32” tall.
Thank you again!
That one was a high/low pitch I believe. The (only) low pitch were about 32” tall.
Thank you again!
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- bisontuba (Tue Mar 25, 2025 10:33 am) • Mark E. Chachich (Thu Mar 27, 2025 9:27 am)
Some old Yorks, Martins, and perhaps a King rotary valved CC