These valves are pretty quiet. The noisiest part was the piece of old hard electrical tape being used as a makeshift bumper. I just aligned them and put new neoprene bumpers in this evening. There is no play in the linkages or any up-down play in the rotors. I’ve been getting acquainted with it t ...

bloke wrote: ↑Fri Mar 28, 2025 5:50 pm Blake,
Didn't they offer you a position as a Sanders artist?

Being from Kentucky, they actually offered to make me a Sanders Colonel.

Here’s a comparison pic. Yours is missing the fifth valve, obviously, which defines a different wrap for the first valve tubing, but I’m 99% sure that’s what it is.

Looks like a Cerveny 686 in CC to me. Sanders was used as a stencil brand for Cerveny. A BBb would have a longer lead pipe and dogleg after the valves. To my eye, at least.

The linkages are post-1990s ball-and-socket Cerveny parts. Again, to my eye.

This arrived in the mail from Europe slightly worse for wear. The bell (which was pristine) got badly crumpled, but I was able to smooth it out best I could during my lunch break today (no rips, and the kranz held together!). Definitely needs more going-over. I also knew this when going in, but the ...

And, gone!

TubaBaja wrote: ↑Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:31 am I had my eyes on two 6/4 tubas.
A Walter Nirschl and a Holton 345 in CC. But I missed out on both.

I sold the Cimbasso though! So maybe I'll catch the next big fish.

There is that Hirsbrunner 6/4 CC for sale in AZ listed on the Offsite Deals section of this website.

Thinking Bloke may take a liking to Alexanders if he plays them enough! :tuba: :smilie7: maybe if B-flat... Compare the tuning characteristics of your B-flat to your C instruments. Yep - the BBb is spot on, the Cs have some challenges - the 70s one way more than the new one. My 1930s Alex has these ...

MiBrassFS wrote: ↑Thu Mar 27, 2025 12:08 pm That’s my basement wall. I sold it to a trombone playing friend in Montreal who loved tubas.

But why did you sell part of your basement wall to someone in Montreal?!

I kid. That's a really nice looking patch!

I did some quick Google searching for the Besson 13 mouthpiece. It does seem to be a Trombone/Euphonium (or maybe baritone would be more accurate since UK bands in the past make an actual distinction...) But, when you get a chance to upload pictures, I am curious to see what yours looks like. It's ...

Not in Wisconsin! I’m wondering how I can confirm if this is a genuine Miraphone with nothing stenciled on the bell. It passes the sniff test. Ferrules, flange shapes, braces, paddle shape, rotor casing engravings, bell garland style are all Miraphone. There has never been a copy made that is this e ...

Seriously considered, but with the condition of the bottom bow and bell and that large suspect patch on the inner branch, not to mention the cost of shipping (I was quoted $900), this is probably going to be a pass for me. With all those issues, I think the price is fair. Hopefully somebody can go ...

Definitely a 186. Are you near Wisconsin? I wonder if this is a Badger State job.

Thanks for the leads!

Thanks!

It’s also listed on Facebook Marketplace for those wishing to bypass ebay fees and sales tax, where applicable.

I watched it a few days ago. What struck me was the mention of datums and locating features built into the system, yet they chose to use Yama-copy valve guides which have an extra layer of built-in tolerance slop. The guides were copied so closely right up until the locator pin. It’s daintier. To u ...

Chatting recently with a pro who plays in several orchestras, he mentioned something about how "tuba players never meet any other tuba players." Here's your chance! As long as you can play nice with others (as well as the tuba). I am very fortunate that I played in a "professional" :laugh: wind band ...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/135650545917?m ... media=COPY

On mobile, so if someone else wants to post pics, feel free.

NY Band Inst. Co. / "Toneking"

Wonder if tossing in the mouthpiece will incur any dents...