I've come across an old king tuba owned by my local community band that is missing the bell. It's the two piece model from the 60s/70s. I have in my possession a junk top action king tuba and wonder if I can cut the bell off to fit on the band horn.
About how long/ tall is the stock upright bell piece for these tubas?
Also. Would a bell section that is shorter (by how much?) still function without screwing up intonation too badly.
With this info, I'll measure what I have on hand to see if it's a viable option.
Here's a pic of the model I'm looking at.
https://marge.home.xs4all.nl/King%20420291.jpg
Thank you.
Question king tuba bell
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Question king tuba bell
Meinl Weston 2145 CC
King Symphonic BBb circa 1936ish
Pre H.N.White, Cleveland Eb 1924ish (project)
Conn Sousaphone, fiberglass 1960s? (Project)
Olds Baritone 1960s?
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King Symphonic BBb circa 1936ish
Pre H.N.White, Cleveland Eb 1924ish (project)
Conn Sousaphone, fiberglass 1960s? (Project)
Olds Baritone 1960s?
Hoping to find a dirt cheap Flugabone
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Re: Question king tuba bell
I'll measure when I get home tonight.
Some old Yorks, Martins, and perhaps a King rotary valved CC