Conn, Wonderphone 80J, BB flat recording tuba, 3 piston, 1927

Tag #: 200602
Serial #: 247744

Bell Diameter	Bore Size	Height
22 7/8″	.735″	41″

Comments:

“MADE BY / C.G. CONN Ltd. / ELKHART – IND- / USA” on bell. Some floral engraving around identification marks. This instrument has a front facing bell.

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2 thoughts on “Conn, Wonderphone 80J, BB flat recording tuba, 3 piston, 1927”

Robert (Bob) Rann said:

October 22, 2016 at 3:12 pm

I have this model that I bought from Bernie Miller’s wife after he died. Bernie attended Julliard, and also played with the Fred Hall band in the late 20’s.
After I inspected it, I found serial number 6 marked on the bell. I sent it to Conn to be completly restored in the late 70’s-early 80’s, and still have it stored in my garage. Anyone interested?

I’ve played my 20J purchased direct from Connecticut in 1970 with the help of Turk Murphy, with whom I played in the 50’s. I played that horn with the South Frisco Jazz Band from 1966-1998 before retiring.

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- simonettitubacollection said:
  
  October 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm
  
  Hi Robert! We’re sorry, we do not accept duplicates of instruments we already have. Have you tried posting it on eBay or on any tuba forums? I’m sure it would sell quick!
  
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