Posted by Chester on February 02, 2003 at 21:31:11:
Hello all, I'm trying ot get rid of this sousa that I have no use for. Its a Buescher Tru-Tone sousa, Silver plated with a gold wash bell. It's huge! The bore is fairly large. A few slides are very hard to move, but they do move with lots and lots of pulling. The body is in nice condition, just a few dents, mostly along the bottom. The bell is in nice shape, no dents, maybe a few dings. I had a Conn receiver put on it, because it didnt have one, and it was the only one that fit. It has a Conn leadpipe, and 1 tuning but. Could use another brace on the neck, but it will be fine if you don't move around too much :). Valves move nicely, and it has a nice sound. I can't judge whether there are any leaks or not, but it sounds nice to me. With a little work, it will be a lovely horn! I might have some pics, E mail me. Asking $400, or best offer. Thanks!