Thanks, @Sousaswag. This tuba is local to me, and it's been up forever, and I have no idea what's up with it. Lead pipe looks Bob Pallansch-y, and it has a mishmash dubro linkage set. Interesting that the fifth valve slide on this model doesn't "fold down" like on other HB-2's. If I could play test ...

Thanks, @Sousaswag. This tuba is local to me, and it's been up forever, and I have no idea what's up with it. Lead pipe looks Bob Pallansch-y, and it has a mishmash dubro linkage set. Interesting that the fifth valve slide on this model doesn't "fold down" like on other HB-2's. If I could play test ...

EmptyCase wrote: ↑Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:32 pm If anyone has a Sousa floor stand they’d be willing to part with let me know. I have this really nice 20k from the 30s/40s that I’d rather not have laying on the floor of my bedroom.

I hope you find a Sousa floor stand for your vintage 20k soon. Keeping it off the floor is a good idea!