Posted by who-he on August 05, 2003 at 08:18:11:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Who made "The Elkhart" brand Sousaphone? posted by George in NC on August 05, 2003 at 00:59:32:
Yep, it's a Conn model 14K stencil.
I might have a worn #2 piston that I could sell you (cheap, since it's worn). You can have it rebuilt, along with its casing. It's likely the other two valves on your instrument need rebuilding anyway. There's a company actually in Elkhart, Indiana that has two men on staff that rebuild pistons and their casings...It requires removing and then subsequently resoldering the valve section - about 8 solder joints. This would not be a concern, since your finish appears to be a bit distressed anyway. I might also have a (new) stem for it...maybe a cap...maybe a fingerbutton...maybe a valve guide.
Someone else might have a piston to sell you that isn't so worn. What other parts are you missing? Fingerbuttons? Top caps? Bottom cap? Springs? Gooseneck? Bits? Bell Screws and/or Bell Screw Flanges? etc.?