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arpthark
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bloke wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:21 pm
LOL...
Take it to Matt, or...
In all seriousness, thanks for your help and expertise.
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What plating was used on these old horns' pistons? It's oddly bright and matte-shiny.
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What you have is a model 51 York Monster Eb Bass.
Should be a 17 1/2" bell.

If it’s tourist season, why can’t we shoot them?
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windshieldbug wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:45 am
What you have is a model 51 York Monster Eb Bass.
Should be a 17 1/2" bell.
Thanks for this info! I believe it actually says the bell is 19", but the layout of that bit of ad copy is weird; I've attempted to reformat it:
Length from edge of bell to base of largest bend, 33 in.
Width at valves, 17-1/2 in.
Diameter of bell, 19 in.
Weight, 18-1/2 lbs.
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arpthark wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:10 am
I believe it actually says the bell is 19”
Length from edge of bell to base of largest bend, 33 in.
Width at valves, 17-1/2 in.
Diameter of bell, 19 in.
Weight, 18-1/2 lbs.
I think you’re right!

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windshieldbug on Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.
If it’s tourist season, why can’t we shoot them?