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Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 2:24 am
by bisontuba
Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Serial #: 45304
Bell: 22 3/8″, Bore: .656″.
Comments:
“Made By / J.W. YORK & SONS / Grand Rapids / Mich.” on bell.
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... t-helicon/
Re: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:47 am
by humBell
What's the yellow bag for?
Re: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:16 am
by bisontuba
Ask Vince.....
Re: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2024 1:37 pm
by humBell
I should, shouldn't i?
I imagine the answer is boring and practical.
Whereas it is more fun to soeculate.
It is a little pillow so the player can micronap while waiting for their entrance.
Or an oxygen mask for playing at altitude. Please put your own on before assisting the trumpet section?
Or an inflatable life raft or overboard dye pack to assist a water helicopter rescue?
Re: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:25 pm
by Heavy_Metal
I have one very similar to this.
Re: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:45 pm
by arpthark
Heavy_Metal wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:25 pm
I have one very similar to this.
Yellow bag on yours, too?
Re: Tuba Tuesday:The Museum features a York, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1916.
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2024 10:27 pm
by tofu
humBell wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:47 am
What's the yellow bag for?
I bet it contains the lead pipe. I’ve got a Conn of that vintage and the lead pipe is very long and flat. You rarely see them nowadays - suspect they were easy to lose. It’s easier to store as well as transit in the car with it separate. With a huge collection like they have it would be easier and less likely to lose if taped to the horn. I keep my lead pipe, bits, valve oil and mouthpiece in a separate bari sax pouch.