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> In a message dated 3/8/2005 7:45:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL
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> And just about all US made helicons are old, as
> the helicon lost the battle with the sousaphone.
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>
>
> That was due largely to the development of the sousaphone by C.G.Conn, LTD,
> in association with JP Sousa. Sousa's influence and the buying power of the
> US government held sway over the market. Originally, the sousaphone had a
> bell that flared straight up, giving it the endearing nickname, raincatcher,
> and making it look a bit more like its predecessor. Sousa preferred the bell
> up sound, Conn preferred the bell forward marketability. One can actually
> still buy a sousaphone with a raincatcher bell from King, now merged with the
> Conn name, among others.
>
> And now, let's all play Trivial Pursuit, the Brass Players' Edition.
>
> Dave Weiner
> Brass Arts Unlimited
Of course Dave is right about the NHR aspects. However I didn't initiate
this thread, whereas I attempted to give a fairly thorough reply, as my
level of knowledge on this topic very likely is above average in horn
contexts.
The statement of the current availability of raincatcher sousas exceeds my
level of being informed. Please give me some hard proof! As a very tolerant
person I will accept it in a software format. Please read "a valid link".
Klaus
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