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Matching Sousaphones, Baby and Junior Models by Barcone - 1950's
Estimated price for orientation: 800 $
Category: Sousaphones
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Barcone Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy Model: Baby - eB, Junior BBb Bell Material: Brass Finish: Clear Lacquer
The matching pair of sousaphones were made by Barcone most likely during in 1950's. Both horns are in unrestored condition, all the valves are in working order.The smaller is called a baby sousaphone in Eb and plays at A440, the larger of the two is pitch in BBb and also plays at A440. Both are lighter in weight that a normal sousaphone. Photo 2, 3 and 4 is the baby model, photo 4, 5 and 6 is the Junior model, The last photo is an advertment show both models. The baby model is a dent about 2 feet from the bell as can be seen in one of the photos. The bell measures 18 inches and is lacking one of the valve buttons.The Junior model is lacking the water key and the bell measures 20 inches. Both have removable bells.Due to the size of the box required the lowest cost of shipping will be by bus, cost about $100.To see other items the museum has for sale, please search on tbnFrom the collection of the Brass Players Museum
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Barcone |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Italy | Model: | Baby - eB, Junior BBb |
| Bell Material: | Brass | Finish: | Clear Lacquer |
The matching pair of sousaphones were made by Barcone most likely during in 1950's. Both horns are in unrestored condition, all the valves are in working order.The smaller is called a baby sousaphone in Eb and plays at A440, the larger of the two is pitch in BBb and also plays at A440. Both are lighter in weight that a normal sousaphone. Photo 2, 3 and 4 is the baby model, photo 4, 5 and 6 is the Junior model, The last photo is an advertment show both models. The baby model is a dent about 2 feet from the bell as can be seen in one of the photos. The bell measures 18 inches and is lacking one of the valve buttons.The Junior model is lacking the water key and the bell measures 20 inches. Both have removable bells.Due to the size of the box required the lowest cost of shipping will be by bus, cost about $100.To see other items the museum has for sale, please search on tbnFrom the collection of the Brass Players Museum