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Conn 1918 Unknown model Top Action 4 valve Eb Bass

Conn Unknown model Top Action 4 valve Eb Bass 1918

Date: 1918. Owned by Eric Hruska

Here is a model that doesn't officially exist: a Conn 4 valve, top action, bell up Eb bass. This one was made in 1918 and the bell is engraved "U.S.N.", suggesting it was produced specially for the U.S. Navy.