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This is for buying or selling your personal equipment, but sponsored selling is allowed as well. We are requiring all ads to have the following information. Price, (even for trades) Brand, Model, and location (for instruments, not accessories) need to be included in the ad, or at least be very clear in link provided. It is acceptable to link to an external ad if you are promoting a sale of your personal equipment. No Ebay Auctions, but Buy it now listings are fine. Photos are HIGHLY suggested as well. If you see an ad that does not meet these criteria, please report it.
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces

Top row, L-R:
- No-name 22L (tuba) $25
- Schilke 58 (bass trb.) $50
- No-name 12C (small shank trb.) $25
- Denis Wick SM2 (lg. shank euph) $60
- 6-1/2 AL-E (Euro/med. shank trb./euph) $20
Bottom row, L-R:
- Denis Wick 3 British shank (tuba) $50
- Denis Wick 5 British shank (tuba) $50
- No-name Bach 18-ish (tuba) $25
- No-name shiny Bach 18-ish (tuba) $30
- Jupiter 24AW (tuba) $30
(Not pictured: tenor tuba and Faxx 51D-L).
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
I'm having trouble matching up the arrows with the list.
real question: (Before I look online, do you happen to know which is larger: SM2 vs. SM3 ??)
real question: (Before I look online, do you happen to know which is larger: SM2 vs. SM3 ??)
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
SM2 is larger. It is the largest mouthpiece in the Steven Mead line, at least before they started adding all the "Ultra" designations or whatever.bloke wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 11:48 am I'm having trouble matching up the arrows with the list.
real question: (Before I look online, do you happen to know which is larger: SM2 vs. SM3 ??)
^ arrows = old receiving blanket for my son that got relegated to the "tuba rag" pile...
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
I have a 3 which I bought back when this line was the latest rage. I've always hated it until I acquired my most recently acquired and currently owned compensating euphonium. It seems to be the best thing for it. I think I bought it so long ago that the new gold price was about what you are asking for this one used in silver.
I'm a cheapskate, but I might mull this over.
I will also check and see if I have in stock that thing in which you expressed interest.
I'm a cheapskate, but I might mull this over.
I will also check and see if I have in stock that thing in which you expressed interest.
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
@bloke if you want to work out some sort of bartery-trade-plus-cash thing for that, just let me know.
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
Does British shank=small shank? I have a friend with a Besson Eb that has a small shank receiver who might be interested in your Denis Wick pieces.
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
Not to speak for Blake (but sorta to speak for Blake):Tubajug wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 7:32 am Does British shank=small shank? I have a friend with a Besson Eb that has a small shank receiver who might be interested in your Denis Wick pieces.
Yes
With an "L" is the larger shank Denis Wick (e.g., 5L). Without the "L" is the smaller shank (e.g., 5)
I use the Denis Wick 5 (not 5L) on my Martin Medium Eb. I like it well enough, but use it because it's what fits.

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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
Yep. No L = small British shank, like what fits on an old school Besson or some old American E-flats, like Mr. Bort's.
Although, the Wicks have just sold.
Although, the Wicks have just sold.
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
Thanks, I guess I won't be passing this along to him after all! Congrats on the sales, though!arpthark wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 7:52 am Yep. No L = small British shank, like what fits on an old school Besson or some old American E-flats, like Mr. Bort's.
Although, the Wicks have just sold.
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Rudolph Meinl "Bayreuth"
King 2341 with Holton Monster Eb Bell
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
Bump. Don't be afraid to make an offer.
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Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
I am pretty sure they are all standard/American shank. I can measure with calipers and let you know.Cameron wrote: Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:41 am Are any of your remaining tuba mouthpieces large shank models (.550")?
Re: FS: "tenor tuba," trombone, euph, and cheap tuba mouthpieces
Thanks, Blake. FYI, my measurement if referring to the outside diameter of the shank's small end.