VINTAGE Frank Holton Silver Sousaphone Removable Bell Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 152.50 Time Left - Bid Count 6 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 12, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 Location Allentown, PA See more about 'VINTAGE Frank Holton Silver Sousaphone Removable Bell' Description Payment | Shipping VINTAGE Frank Holton Silver Sousaphone Removable Bell Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Click to View Image Album  Welcome to my auction for vintage Frank Holton silver sousaphone that plays in Bb modern pitch (A=440).  Included will be a removable bell with a light gold wash interior that is marked "Willclar".  This bell is not original to this horn.  It is a close fit and could be easily modified to fit if you so desired.   The inner diameter of the bell is 6 1/8 inches and the outer diameter of the bell receiver is 6 inches.  I can imagine a few well placed bell screws holding this bell on nicely.  This instrument will need some work to be in playing condition.  There is some denting and the valves need attention.  They're all there, but none of them are moving easily.  Also, one valve cap, the lead pipe, two buttons and the water key will need to be replaced.   Fortunately these are easy parts to find or have made.   All the slide pulls probably haven't been moved in ages and they'll need to be pulled.  I don't see any damage in those areas and I think they just need some good lubrication to move smoothly again.I've taken many photos so you can best determine the condition of this instrument for yourself.  The silver plating is nearly 100% and with a good clean up and the mechanical fixes done, this will be a fine old instrument for hitting those lower notes with a style all your own.  The bell is 21 3/4" across and the body measures about 31" across from the bottom to the top of the bell receptacle.  The serial number is 82143, and according to Lars Kirmser, this horn was made in 1924.I'll only charge you what it costs me for shipping plus a $30 packing fee.  Please note that the packing fee will be for what it costs me to make a large 39" x 33" x 20" custom box with sufficient packing material to protect this instrument and keep it safe.  To figure out your exact shipping and handling costs, just enter your zip code in the shipping calculator below.A less expensive shipping alternative would be the Greyhound bus services.  They are a lower cost option that I've used before with excellent success.  Greyhound will also insure instruments without hardshell cases (like this one), unlike UPS.If you prefer to pick up this instrument locally, I'd be more than happy.  It would save me the time of making a huge box to ship it in and you would certainly save quite a bit of money on shipping costs.I'll be offering this item on Ebay in true auction style with no reserve price and a super low opening bid.Best of luck to all you bidders out there, and...Have fun bidding.-David Payment Back to Top       I accept the following forms of payment: PayPalMoney OrderPersonal Check Shipping & Handling Back to Top Enter ZIP Code and click button to see prices:   UPS Ground     FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.Make your listings stand out withFREE Vendio custom templates!  FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery - Now FREE! Win more auctions at the last minute FREE. Learn how. Place a Bid!