WTB: 5b or equiv

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2018-08-11 12:37 p.m.

Looking for a 5b w/ 9" bell with or without valve. Or a Holton w/ 9" bell straight or single valve. Or an 88hK bell.

Anyone?

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2018-08-11 1:13 p.m.

Point of information: 5B or Symphony only came with valve.

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2018-08-11 2:21 p.m.

[quote="BGuttman"]Point of information: 5B or Symphony only came with valve.[/quote]

Thx, didn't know that, although I could have sworn I've seen a straight 5b. Thx for the clarification.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2018-08-11 2:56 p.m.

It must have been a common enough modification - I've seen several straight ones over the years. The oddestome I saw someone just hacksawed off the tubing and filled the ports with epoxy. I dont recommend that!

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2018-08-11 10:47 p.m.

[quote="Matt K"]It must have been a common enough modification - I've seen several straight ones over the years. The oddestome I saw someone just hacksawed off the tubing and filled the ports with epoxy. I dont recommend that![/quote]

Yes, I remember that one. It started off at Baltimore Brass. It's bell wound up on a Wessex double valve tenor prototype.

snieckarz · by **snieckarz** » 2018-08-11 11:32 p.m.

If you look on Facebook Marketplace, someone is selling a 5B in Des Moines, Iowa for $1400.

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2018-08-12 7:15 p.m.

Thanks, I've seen a few. I'd like to add a Holton 159 to the list.

Rusty · by **Rusty** » 2018-08-13 12:22 a.m.

I believe DJ Kennedy has a few 88h bell sections for sale, I’d give him a try

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2018-09-02 11:27 p.m.

Found an Olds S-20 that will do the trick.

Thanks.

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WTB: 5b or equiv