Stuff for sale (make an offer... trades always welcomed)
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Tubas & Stuff for Sale
20J tuba... Fully restored recently and played very little since. This horn was in great shape even before being reconditioned and relacquered. Includes both a recording bell and an upright bell. One body case and one bell case included. Contact Jim Allen directly at jim.allen@longhornband.net for further information. $4,000
Conn 28K (Eb) sousaphone... Four valves. I've had this horn apart for dent removal and replaced the bottom bow guard and lower mouthpipe. Also made a few other repairs that can be expected from of a horn that's over 80 years old. New piston keys, felts, corks, fingerbuttons, and valve stems. Compression is good. I moved the 1st valve slide to the top for easy left-hand manipulation. Raw brass and looking good. No case. $1,850
King 1241 tuba... Four pistons. The 1st tuning slide has been moved to the top and the 'curly-cue' on the 3rd wrap removed. Great valves. Raw brass and dent free. No cases. $1,850 with a recording bell. A 19" upright bell is available for $300 additional.
CC tuba - no-name... Four rotors. Probably Asian... probably about five years old. I don't know much about his one other that it plays well. .707" bore... 14 3/4" bell... about 34" tall. A minor receiver repair but this is a very solid horn. The lacquer is good and no significant dents. An economic student horn or for someone wanting to learn CC fingerings. $900 includes a usable case.
Marzan BBb (Bohm & Meinl)... The main tuning slide is on top in the typical 'Marzan' fashion. Four pistons. Fresh valves (a la Anderson) and dent free. A wonderful player. No case. Raw brass. $3,500
Schiller tuba. BBb 4 rotary... Lightly used. Lead pipe lowered to fit shorter or smaller players. Asking $1300 but will consider offers. Comes with wheeled hard case and mouthpiece. I know this horn but I am not the seller. For information, email Jim Hadley at j76y@insightBB.com or call Jim at 812-421-8199
Conn 20J BBb tuba... Three offset short-action pistons. This one comes with a recording bell. Raw brass. $950. (swap the recording bell for an upright bell for $500 extra).
Conn 24J BBb tuba... Four offset short-action pistons. This one comes with a recording bell bell. Raw brass. $1,750. (swap the recording bell for an upright bell for $500 extra).
(No... the above bells are not for sale by themselves.)
Upright detachable bells for Mirafone 186 tubas... $685 compete in raw brass. $550 if you supply the bell tenon. These are aftermarket bells and do not have a garland.
Miraphone 186 tuba bell replacement... I have bells that are great alternatives to the very expensive Miraphone replacements. In most cases, I can install a brand new bell for $550. I've used on one of these bells on my personal Miraphone BBb 5V and the performance is equal to (or better than) the original Mirafone bell.
TRADE??
F horns/Eb horns
Conn marching F horn... Freak out your brass band director at next practice by showing up with this! Excellent playing condition. Finish is fair. Complete with case, mouthpiece, and Eb slide. Lacquered brass. $275.
Trombones
Holton 'Special' trombone... Satin silver. Great condition. Very old and deserves to be in someone's private collection. $500
Oliver Ditson (Not Diston) valve trombone... Marketed by the Ditson Publishing Company probably sometime around 1880. This is definitely pre-1900. It's in amazing condition for it's age. The valves are in very good shape. Nice engraving on the bell. Some evidence of repairs but in overall great playing condition. This would be a good addition to a turn-of-the-century period band. $600
Euphoniums/baritones
Buescher double-belled euphonium. Tree valves plus one valve to change from one bell to the other. Forward facing (fixed) large bell. The small bell is upright. Although the small bell is not original, the tibre is correct for a CB euph. The horn is silver and is in good condition. Ready to play. $1,500
Misc. other stuff for sale
Not much 'misc.' stuff to offer at the moment. 'Back to school' has pretty much cleaned my shelves!
All of my horns have been play tested and are in good condition.
Mouthpieces are not included unless stated.
I've found that many students like to 'personalize' their horns by purchasing their own lightweight gig bags so I generally don't included cases with my instruments unless indicated.
These instruments are in Newburgh, Indiana. Freight from my shop to your door is your responsibility but I've found that Greyhound Package Express is by far the most reliable of all the freight services. Tubas can be usually be shipped anywhere in the US for about $75.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Note that unless otherwise noted, the horns that I offer for sale are 'play conditioned' and are offered without a warranty. If the instrument you buy does not perform as specified you can return it within two weeks as long as it is in the same condition as it was sent and you pay the freight each way plus any transaction charges such as PayPal or bank transfer fees.
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regarding any of the above instruments.
I have instruments coming and going all the time.
If you don't see what you are looking for please email me your requests
Don't be afraid to make me an offer!
Updated on February 5, 2012