Mahillon Helicon

Description

Mahillon Helicon

Mahillon Helicon in Bb. In fairly good condition with all valves and slides moving freely. This helicon plays well and takes a small shank mouthpiece (we found a Wick 4AM is a good fit if a little small in cup volume for the size of instrument).

The bell is stamped C.MAHILLON FOURNISSEUR BREVETTE DE L’ARMEE ET DES CONSERVATOIRES BRUXELLES which translates as C.Mahillon patented supplier to the Brussels Army and Conservatoires.

• Key: Bb
• Valves: three pistons
• Finish: Nickel plated
• Made in 1924

Available for collection only.

The helicon is a member of the tuba family, similar to, but pre-dating, the Sousaphone (itself actually a development of the helicon). Commonly used in central and Eastern Europe, particularly in military bands. Preferred by some jazz musicians to the Sousaphone due to their smaller bell size and more compact sound.

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