I am selling my Conn 28K four valve Eb sousaphone that dates to approx. 1938. "Naked Lady"/"Lady Face" engraving with late Art Deco style accents. Bell is also engraved "US" which makes me think this was a military band horn.
Finish is satin silver and the bell was likely gold wash at some point but that has worn away. Overall silver plating is about 99% with some wear seen on contact points and valve slides. The second valve slide has a small patch on it. One bell screw and flange is missing. Sorry, but no neck or bits -- I share one (lacquered) set between this and my other sousaphone, so if you wanted to get closer to original, you could try to source a silver set and satinize it. There is a dent in the bottom bow that needs to be addressed. If this doesn't sell soon, I can get that worked on this summer.
Piston plating is close to 100%. The first valve is a replacement, but I have not found that to be detrimental.
Plays great if a little low (I have main slide all the way in to get up to pitch). Great sound, very punchy low range. I am only selling because I prefer my (lighter!) 36K. I've found intonation to be pretty decent, but this would be a killer horn with a top facing 1st slide.
Asking $1,200. Local pickup in southeastern CT or we can meet up in New England or the NYC metro area. I can also bring this on my trip down to Richmond, VA on March 28-30 if you'd like to meet up then. Can also potentially arrange shipping but plan on it being rather expensive.
Thanks! PM or email beanhillbrass at gmail.
