Built by Bohland & Fuchs in 1912, the sub bass uber tuba was nicknamed “Big Carl” and was housed at the offices of Carl Fischer, Inc., New York, NY.
[Top photo from 2014 found here via here; bottom photo and history here.]
UPDATE: Video h/t Corrine L.
Tacky Raccoons 
wow, and the perfect nickname
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The guy in the marching band must have been a brute..
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