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New Tuba Day! (Well, Later Today…)

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More later…

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As someone who a) owned a Conn 56J and a 52J and b) has played several Matt Walter's creations (late 97-01), I can't wait to hear your feedback on this horn. This should be incredible.
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I like how Willie sings the line "seeing things I may never see again" 46 years ago, and he's now 93 years old. I bet he darn sure saw most of those things an extra 4 or 5 times, at least. :laugh:
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Fantastic musical instrument.

Fantastic.

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Congrats Sir! I’m very happy for you!


That piece between the 4th valve and the MTS looks like it would have been a challenge to make!
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I love it when things work out for forum members.. Congratulations Wade!
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Please excuse my ignorance. What is the make and model of this beautiful instrument?
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prairieboy1 wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 10:38 pm Please excuse my ignorance. What is the make and model of this beautiful instrument?
It is/was the prototype Conn 56j, made by Matt Walters using King parts, silver plated by a previous owner.

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the elephant wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 6:29 pm Fantastic musical instrument.

Fantastic.

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York-aholic wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2026 5:35 am
prairieboy1 wrote: Mon Sep 21, 2026 10:38 pm Please excuse my ignorance. What is the make and model of this beautiful instrument?
It is/was the prototype Conn 56j, made by Matt Walters using King parts, silver plated by a previous owner.

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