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Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171


Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171
Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171

Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171    Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171

Here is a Buescher Model 83 LP "Buescherphone" BBb Sousaphone of early 1920s vintage in excellent original condition. I inherited this horn from a long-time Baltimore bandsman who passed away several years ago and apart from the usual small dents and scratches, needing new valve corks and felt rings, and being a bit dusty and tarnished considerably, it's been well-kept for decades (see condition box for more details). The Sousaphone has three standard-action piston valves, a 24-inch diametre bell, and four tuning slides. The instrument weighs about 25 pounds and has no case. Last year, I dis-assembled everything and gave it a good clean inside and out (see bath-time pics) and apart from some practice time, it's been played only once since then.

I like to play left-handed as much as right-handed due to arthritis and this horn's valve and lead-pipe placement don't make that easy, but 99.9 percent of bass-horn players won't find that a problem! Check out all the pictures of the horn, both in action and being cared for. Since 2011, I have played "Old Silversides" only in four local parades and for a single jazz band gig back in February of 2017.

After nearly four decades as a professional bandsman, I'm out of the band business now and would like to see this venerable bass horn go to a good home - it's got lots of two-beat and four-beat bass time left! The item "Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171" is in sale since Monday, April 30, 2018. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\Sousaphones".

The seller is "blackpoolbertie" and is located in Laurel, Maryland. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

  1. Model: Buescherphone Model 83 LP
  2. Modified Item: No
  3. MPN: Serial No. 187171
  4. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  5. Finish: Silver-Plated Brass
  6. Custom Bundle: No
  7. Bell Material: Silver-Plated Brass
  8. Brand: Buescher
  9. Non-Domestic Product: No
  10. Skill Level: Professional, Amateur, Student - it's all good!


    Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171    Early 1920s Buescher BBb Silver Plated Model 83 LP Sousaphone 24 Bell SN 187171