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Tuba Tuesday: King, double belled, Bb euphonium, 5 piston, c.1907

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:01 pm
by bisontuba
This Tuba Tuesday the Museum features a duplex instrument, a King, double belled, Bb euphonium, 5 piston, c.1907.

Bells of 11 and 6”, bore .560, and height of 25.5”.

KING / MADE BY / H.N. WHITE / CLEVELAND / OHIO” on bell. “KING / MADE BY / H.N. WHITE / CLEVD O. / s/n” on 2nd valve. Floral engraving around identification marks.

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Re: Tuba Tuesday: King, double belled, Bb euphonium, 5 piston, c.1907

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:38 am
by bloke
good lookin !

I believe 5-valve Kings to be somewhat rare, compared to Conn.

' and even more sound contrast, with bells pointing different directions.