Posted by K on June 02, 2003 at 11:30:49:
The Conn 40K sousaphone with 4 pistons is an extraordinary instrument (just ask me as I have one of them).
Found 9 photos of one with a somewhat lower serial # than my 1927 specimen. But whereas it has the same 24" bell diameter as mine, it is claimed to have a .750 bore. I am investigating this with its owner, but the true 40K has a .734 (or so) bore.
I don't remember Conns having a .750 bore. .770 or .734 yes! .750 no! Please tell me wrong with good arguments. Rob P-M and Lew: Where are you?
Klaus Bjerre
Retired teacher
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