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Tuba Tuesday: Keefer, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1918

Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 11:41 pm
by bisontuba
Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum today features a Keefer, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1918.

Serial #: 6344/6855

Bell Diameter 28”, Bore Size .685” est.

Comments:

“BRUA C. KEEFER MFG. CO. / MAKER / WILLIAMSPORT PA. / HIGHEST GRADE / 6844” on bell. Floral engraving around identification marks. “6855” on 2nd valve. “Keefer” on opposite side of 2nd valve.



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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Keefer, BB flat helicon, 3 piston, c.1918

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:18 pm
by humBell
28" is a big bell, at least for a helicon!