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A recent bad idea post got me thinking of them. I am not even sure i know much about their product.

And if i posted a Couturier interest, i might as well consider SA instruments as well? I don't know... More or less common? More or leas likely to be kept in playing condition?

Got no idea. Just thought i'd mention it.

As I understand it, most if the salvation army horns were either stencils or essentially frankenhorns assembled from various parts, so there were seldom two that were alike.

I'd say as a result, it's probably not likely to find a ton of consistency between one from the other. Some are probably quite nice, some probably not.

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Bombardon is a seriously under used term these days...

https://www.tubaforum.net/viewtopic.ph ... 88#p107788

Just in case someone else is following this thread...

Purty, no?

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humBell wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 12:20 pm Bombardon is a seriously under used term these days...

I like my steaks butterflied, cooked well, with lots of coriander, dill, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and bombardon.

MMMMMMMmmmmmm… fresh bombardon…

humBell wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 12:20 pm Bombardon is a seriously under used term these days...

ISTR Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, played the Bombardon.

I played an SA triumphonic euphonium for a short time back in 1988.

anadmai wrote: Thu Apr 24, 2025 3:04 pm I played an SA triumphonic euphonium for a short time back in 1988.

Whaddya think of it?

It was a nice stepping stone between my Distin and my Besson.

Had an issue with the 4v casing which was the final nail in the coffin and begging my parents for a new horn.

I had a Triumphonic Eb back in the 1990s. It was a 3+1 uncompensated. It did not lure me to the "Eb Dark Side" but it was a very okay tuba; I liked playing it. The intonation was very good. (I have been told that these were inconsistent, so perhaps I was lucky.) The sound was somewhere between the small-belled Bessons and an Imperial. I sold it when I needed cash to get to an audition. Otherwise, I probably would have owned it for a lot longer time.

So Robert, are you proclaiming that you are "Sally-curious"?

the elephant wrote: Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:12 am I had a Triumphonic Eb back in the 1990s. It was a 3+1 uncompensated. It did not lure me to the "Eb Dark Side" but it was a very okay tuba; I liked playing it. The intonation was very good. (I have been told that these were inconsistent, so perhaps I was lucky.) The sound was somewhere between the small-belled Bessons and an Imperial. I sold it when I needed cash to get to an audition. Otherwise, I probably would have owned it for a lot longer time.

So Robert, are you proclaiming that you are "Sally-curious"?

Thanks.

I suppose i did... Back last August was the date of the original post? And i guess i still am curious.

Ya gotta admit the Low Eb trombone with the pulley system is pretty cool in one of them links above.

And i have gotten to play an Eb SA tuba, both before and after it got cleaned up and some lead pipe issue addressed. Puts out plenty of sound for its size.

I suppose i could describe is as 'SAtiable curtiosity.
(Just cut me off if i ever wonder what a crocodile has for dinner)

humBell wrote: Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:22 pm

the elephant wrote: Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:12 am I had a Triumphonic Eb back in the 1990s. It was a 3+1 uncompensated. It did not lure me to the "Eb Dark Side" but it was a very okay tuba; I liked playing it. The intonation was very good. (I have been told that these were inconsistent, so perhaps I was lucky.) The sound was somewhere between the small-belled Bessons and an Imperial. I sold it when I needed cash to get to an audition. Otherwise, I probably would have owned it for a lot longer time.

So Robert, are you proclaiming that you are "Sally-curious"?

Thanks.

I suppose i did... Back last August was the date of the original post? And i guess i still am curious.

Ya gotta admit the Low Eb trombone with the pulley system is pretty cool in one of them links above.

And i have gotten to play an Eb SA tuba, both before and after it got cleaned up and some lead pipe issue addressed. Puts out plenty of sound for its size.

I suppose i could describe is as 'SAtiable curtiosity.
(Just cut me off if i ever wonder what a crocodile has for dinner)

Bump.

I realize i now have at least 2 SA mouthpieces that are small eb shank (recently acquired even says triumph on it) and the triumph eb i can get my hands on takes a normal american shank (if i recall correctly) so i am left hanging... They do fit the B&H sa dixie model though, so there is that.

Would it be too soon to bump this?

I am reminded of this on account of i wanted to share a favorite pairing of tuba w/ a salvation army mouthpiece, an the forum member took one look at the mouthpiece and declined (quite reasonably) because of the lack of adequate plating.

Well, a better plated version cropped up on my horizon, and though it might cost a little more, i'm chasing it, and hoping it plays as well, and means other folk will be more willing to validate/ contradict my tastes or opinions.

Anyway, thanks for the history stuff on this thread!

If someone does not want to expose themself to raw brass on the mouthpiece, you can put nail polish on the rim. Then you can remove it with nail polish remover, but you might be better off health-wise to leave it on.

Mary Ann wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 6:13 pm If someone does not want to expose themself to raw brass on the mouthpiece, you can put nail polish on the rim. Then you can remove it with nail polish remover, but you might be better off health-wise to leave it on.

Alas i'm not yet that responsible...

But definitely is a good idea.

Raw brass is toxic, and metals are difficult to remove from your system. The younger people do not realize that the macho approach has results later in life.

The Salvation Army for some time had its own factory. But before you go purchasing one, read these two articles:
https://galpinsociety.org/index_htm_fil ... s%20LR.pdf
https://www.salvationarmyhorns.com/

I think the first link had been posted here before, though not sure of the second one. I like seeing the BBb one in the collection!

In the first link, i just scrolled down to ogle the Eb trombone with the connected trigger slide.

Oh yeah, i've been remiss about not posting pics of the mouthpieces...

I will eventually.