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King EEb Raincatcher Tuba c.1920 This is a rare 4 valve EEb
King Raincatcher "Sousaphone" made by the H.N, White Co, of Cleveland
Ohio in 1919-1920 (Serial 67381). This is the
true marching tuba design as attributed to John Philip
Sousa early in the 20th century. Apparently he did not like the
helicon bells pointed over to the side, and wanted the bass sound to
waft over the band like a normal tuba with an upright bell. The
"Raincatcher" nickname was certainly appropriate! Later on, the
bell was turned forward - creating the modern sousaphone. This
particular horn is no longer in my collection as it seemed to fit only
a small tubist (which I am not!)
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