This listing is for a BBb Tuba made by the C. Conn Company of Elkhart, Indiana. It is the famous 25J model. Features on this instrument include 4 short-action piston valves, removable upwards bell, #11 bore. The serial number is in the N series placing production in 1970. We took this instrument as a trade from a school system so it does show wear – dents, finish wear, etc. BUT the valves are smooth and show little wear the braces are solid. The slides work and we cleaned the pistons. The bow guard needs some minor soldering. It plays very well as is. This model has a big sound that works well in concert band. The response and intonation are very good. This would be a candidate for a restoration project or it can be played as is. This tuba has many years of play left in it. The following is from the Conn Loyalist website. The 25J has four valves. The 25J has a 0.773 bore size, which is a #11¾ bore. There are rings to which a strap can be attached so you can play it standing up, but the weight of it makes that impractical: the 25J weighs approximately 31 Lbs. What Conn said in 1959: Short action valves, 1/3 shorter than other basses and hydraulic expansion which protects the inside of tapers makes this model the finest bass in the world. Crysteel valves, extra range with 4 valves, concert bell interchangeable with bell front model for field or parade power. Highly polished brass, clear lacquer finish. This outfit includes NO case, a new Mt. Vernon mouthpiece and a polishing cloth. The item “G. C. Conn 25J Bell-Up BBb Recording Bass Tuba, 4 Short-Action Valves Big Tone” is in sale since Friday, May 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\Tubas”. The seller is “midwestdiscountmusic” and is located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Key: BBb
- Model: 25J
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Finish: Lacquered
- Brand: C.G. Conn
