{"product_id":"used-conn-36k-bbb-sousaphone-fiberglass","title":"USED Conn 36K BBb Sousaphone - Fiberglass","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsed Conn 36K in fair condition. Some dents and dings and evidence of prior repairs. Plays as it should and comes with an original hard case. SN: H27034 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEst. Age 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 36K is a fiberglass sousaphone. These days most sousaphones are fiberglass, but in the mid 1960's when the fiberglass sousaphone was new they were quite unusual. From what I can tell, the Conn 36K might even be the very first fiberglass sousaphone model anywhere. The 36K has a 24\" bell and regular action valves (the 22K has a 26\" bell and short action valves). Production of the 36K started in late 1960 when Conn sent several instrument around the U.S. during the 1960 football season to evaluate how a sousaphone with a (lightweight) fiberglass bell would be received. It was received very well, as it turns out. Production of the 36K continues to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Conn said in 1966:\u003cbr\u003eFeatherweight sousaphone that even the smallest student can handle with ease. (Weighs only 16 3\/4 pounds instead of usual 23 to 30 pounds). Special ABS Polymer detachable bell and fiberglass body are completely dentproof and scratch resistant. Covered by 5-year guarantee. Rich tone quality-darker, centered, easier to produce. Lustre-Conn finish on all brass parts. Bell size: 24.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42210718679095,"sku":null,"price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/2504\/files\/837.jpg?v=1778166745","url":"https:\/\/www.tubaexchange.com\/products\/used-conn-36k-bbb-sousaphone-fiberglass","provider":"The Tuba Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}