A Conn 30K Helicon from 1919, fully restored, including lacquer and valve overhaul. $3199.00 Located in suburbs of Boston, MA, will ship or deliver to ohio/indiana or virgina-ish. . Thanks for looking!
FS: C.G. Conn 30K Helicon - SOLD
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FS: C.G. Conn 30K Helicon - SOLD
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Re: Conn 30K Helicon
That looks spectacular. Who did the work?
I’ve got a 30K in satin silver - so not here as I buyer -just here to say these are really nice helicons. Big glorious tuba sound - lovely low and high range with good false tones and easy to play soft or fill the room loud. Even with the big bell - I find it well balanced and easy to play even for 5 set standing jazz gigs -with no shoulder pain. If I recall it weighs just 16 pounds. On mine at least the only intonation issue would be the typical Conn middle C being a bit flat but 1-3 makes it spot on. The body was used for the 14k Sousaphone.
I’ve got a 30K in satin silver - so not here as I buyer -just here to say these are really nice helicons. Big glorious tuba sound - lovely low and high range with good false tones and easy to play soft or fill the room loud. Even with the big bell - I find it well balanced and easy to play even for 5 set standing jazz gigs -with no shoulder pain. If I recall it weighs just 16 pounds. On mine at least the only intonation issue would be the typical Conn middle C being a bit flat but 1-3 makes it spot on. The body was used for the 14k Sousaphone.
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bump with added shipping delivery options.
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Re: FS: C.G. Conn 30K Helicon
The cat is ready to pose like Nipper in the Victor phonograph emblems.
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Re: FS: C.G. Conn 30K Helicon
Easily worth that. A regular 14k sousaphone in the same condition would sell for more than that. Maybe even thousands more, particularly if a school sale.
If I'm not mistaken, I'm seeing some upper return slides, and not just soldered in bows.
If I'm not mistaken, I'm seeing some upper return slides, and not just soldered in bows.
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Re: FS: C.G. Conn 30K Helicon - SOLD
Sorry. Post updated.
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