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Good evening. I'm on the lookout for a Conn Eb sousaphone bell to fit a 1926 28k. The sousa I picked up is brass but I wouldn't thumb my nose at silver. I think they were typically either 23" or 24" diameter and the male bell tenon was 6".

I'm in southern California. Please give me a yell if you have something that might fit.

Rats. I have a spare King Eb bell but I think the tenon is too small for you.

I may have one ill have to check, its a pan American bell but its in two pieces so the flare will need to be reattached

14K BB-flat bell will fit, as will 36K fiberglass bell.

Add to bloke's suggestions: Pan American, Cavalier, I think the 32K "lightweight," and a few others. The Eb souzys were made with essentially no change in specs for decades, so you should not have that much of a problem finding a bell. Of course, the bell is so prone to damage by school players that finding one in good enough condition may be the issue. For example, one of the souzys I have access to is a Pan Am that from the serial number is about 100 years old, but has a replacement Cavalier bell from the mid-1930's. The only thing wrong with it is worn valves. But I digress. So you should be able to find a bell that will work, as you said, so long as you are not concerned about whether lacquered or silver plated. Good luck!

EmptyCase wrote: Sat May 23, 2026 4:51 pm I may have one ill have to check, its a pan American bell but its in two pieces so the flare will need to be reattached

Sousaphone bell in kit form… cheaper shipping.

Thank you for having a look. much appreciated!

Just get Butler to make you a bell for a few thousand bucks.

bloke wrote: Sun May 24, 2026 5:59 pm Just get Butler to make you a bell for a few thousand bucks.

Sure, sure….

Still an open issue?

I'll get my tape measure...

humBell wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2026 4:30 pm Still an open issue?

I'll get my tape measure...

Yes, I’m still looking. Thank you.

York-aholic wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 7:20 am

humBell wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2026 4:30 pm Still an open issue?

I'll get my tape measure...

Yes, I’m still looking. Thank you.

I have a Yamaha 105 bell and a 20j bell flare if you want to make a franken Helicon.

jose the tuba player wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 4:59 pm

York-aholic wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 7:20 am

humBell wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2026 4:30 pm Still an open issue?

I'll get my tape measure...

Yes, I’m still looking. Thank you.

I have a Yamaha 105 bell and a 20j bell flare if you want to make a franken Helicon.

While I appreciate it, that would be quite a look!

:-)

York-aholic wrote: Thu May 21, 2026 10:17 pm Good evening. I'm on the lookout for a Conn Eb sousaphone bell to fit a 1926 28k. The sousa I picked up is brass but I wouldn't thumb my nose at silver. I think they were typically either 23" or 24" diameter and the male bell tenon was 6".

I'm in southern California. Please give me a yell if you have something that might fit.

I have a lead on something. Sending you a PM.