WTT: 4v Martin Mammoth Sousa for comparable 3v
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:59 pm
I am the proud owner of a very rarely found four-valve Martin Mammoth sousaphone in silver, however the reality is beginning to dawn on me that, for the work that I do, the extra valve simply isn't coming into play enough to justify having it around, plus my muscle memory being used to three is just having too much trouble with it.
As a result, I'm looking to do a trade for a three valve example of the same model in similar condition, preferably one from the late 30s if possible. I'm only interested in another Martin Mammoth, not any other make/model.
As for condition of my sousa: 100% of the original silver playing remains, valves have some wear but are not leaky, and it features a unique smaller 23.5" bell flare giving it a more focused sound. Also all the parts are original except the bits. Even the gooseneck and bell screws are original. The only issues are a few dents and dings throughout and a missing pull ring on the second valve slide.
Pictures of the sousa can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... ynu1cwwYS1
As a result, I'm looking to do a trade for a three valve example of the same model in similar condition, preferably one from the late 30s if possible. I'm only interested in another Martin Mammoth, not any other make/model.
As for condition of my sousa: 100% of the original silver playing remains, valves have some wear but are not leaky, and it features a unique smaller 23.5" bell flare giving it a more focused sound. Also all the parts are original except the bits. Even the gooseneck and bell screws are original. The only issues are a few dents and dings throughout and a missing pull ring on the second valve slide.
Pictures of the sousa can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... ynu1cwwYS1
