Good C.G. Conn 20K Sousaphone Brass Lacquer with Case

Key of BBb, all brass, .734" bore, 26" bell, exclusive offset short-action pistons, clear lacquer.

Serial number 143,642. It's a modern example, probably about 10 - 12 years old. It looks and plays great!

Note the excellent condition of the valve pistons, which are still very tight with good compression.

Dents and minor dings have been burnished out in our shop in Wichita.

The 2nd branch was damaged, now replaced with a brand new part from Conn and new lacquer finish to the replacement branch.

Original lacquer finish on the rest of the instrument is 90% or better, with worn areas over-sprayed with new lacquer to protect the brass.

With gooseneck, tuning bits, mouthpiece, ready to play!

Suggested retail price for a new Conn 20K Sousaphone (with case) is now of $10,901 and "street price" is just under $8,200.

We recently acquired two good Conn 20K sousaphones that were the same age and nearly identical. One has been sold, this one is in our shop with repairs well under way. It will be ready to ship October 28!

This one's solid as a rock, looks great and is a good player.

With good SKB case.

Best buy $3650 price!

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Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. We’ve been in business since 1953 and have had the same owner since 1963. Originally we were a repair shop that specialized in woodwind and sax restoration. Today we have 16 employees including seven of the finest repair technicians in the country. Virtually ALL the items we sell have been fully reconditioned in our own shop, although we do sell the occasional unrestored historical instruments each year.

Wichita Band’s service warranty is the same as it’s been for more than thirty years:

ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It’s in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace, whichever in our estimation is the more advisable, pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees.

Wichita Band’s service warranty does cover dents and dings to your sax. If your instrument sustains damage to the body, end bow, neck or bell, we’ll burnish out the dents and make it look "like new" again. The cost you is absolutely nothing except shipping and insurance charges.

Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially free for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It’s our "service after the sale" promise and has been since 1953!

In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band’s service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.

Anything we sell can be sent to you for a short approval period without obligation. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance and must pre-pay back to us any freight charges on returned equipment. International shipping is available. Returned items will be refunded within 2 weeks of receiving the item. We’re happy to send any instrument "on approval" for five days, but ask the prospective buyer to pay shipping both ways and to please reimburse us for clean-up and restocking charges (2.95%) on any returned instrument.

Authorized payment methods:

PayPal or credit/debit card processed through our internet merchant account.

Buyers outside of the USA are responsible for all import duties and customs clearance charges in their respective countries. We may refuse paypal and/or credit card payments from some countries.

We’re happy to correspond with musicians, players, parents and enthusiasts of all types. Written appraisals are always available, but please don’t write or telephone and ask "what’s granny’s baritone sax worth?" Do an internet search and you’ll learn more than we could ever tell you.

Feel free to call or e-mail for any additional information.