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by Kctuba
Tue Jul 30, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: FB (Columbus, OH): Mirafone 186 4v CC $2.5k
Replies: 7
Views: 1353

Re: FB (Columbus, OH): Mirafone 186 4v CC $2.5k

Please check your PM. Thanks!
by Kctuba
Wed Jul 24, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Wilson 3400 E flat
Replies: 0
Views: 511

Wilson 3400 E flat

by Kctuba
Tue Jul 23, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Tuba lit
Replies: 1
Views: 400

Tuba lit

My knowledge of tuba literature is great until about 2000-ish. Any suggestions on where to go to get the best updated list of lit? I know some of my geek tubist gurus love that stuff!!!!
by Kctuba
Sat May 04, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: King 19 inch upright bell
Replies: 0
Views: 402

King 19 inch upright bell

Looking for an 18 or 19 upright bell for the old style kings.
by Kctuba
Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Wick 4 or 5 small shank tuba mp
Replies: 1
Views: 588

Wick 4 or 5 small shank tuba mp

Wick 4 or 5 tuba mp, small shank.
by Kctuba
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: Valve jobs
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Valve jobs

I know that at one time not long ago people were concerned about where they were going to send valve sets to be redone because of problems with people retiring from Anderson. I’m considering purchasing a 28J that looks like it probably needs at the very least the valves to be replated. Where is the G ...
by Kctuba
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Off-Site Deals and Ads
Topic: Bentonville (AR) FB: Conn Frankentuba
Replies: 2
Views: 492

Re: Bentonville (AR) FB: Conn Frankentuba

I believe this was a ‘tabor’ build. I owned it before the current owner. It is a GREAT player and can put the bottom on almost any group you wish. I only sold to him because I chose to just stay on B flat for my big horns.
by Kctuba
Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: nelhybel concert piece
Replies: 1
Views: 202

nelhybel concert piece

This work is out of print and google searches are coming up empty. Anyone have the part and piano?
by Kctuba
Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: 5th rotor for BB flat Mirafone 186?
Replies: 3
Views: 2008

Re: 5th rotor for BB flat Mirafone 186?

I just received the instrument and it is fantastic. It is a 1970 model 186. It plays well with the lead pipe that has been rigged upon it. But I think I definitely would like to replace it with a Truman Mirafone lead pipe. Where would you recommend? I begin looking for a lead pipe with a receiver on ...
by Kctuba
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Tubas and Helicons for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 601

Re: Tubas and Helicons for Sale

I can tell you the Conn Frankenhorn is AWESOME. I owned it for a short time, but stayed with my BB flat. It is a great player and puts the bottom on a group easily. Frank Ortega was the original owner.
by Kctuba
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Repairs & Modifications
Topic: 5th rotor for BB flat Mirafone 186?
Replies: 3
Views: 2008

5th rotor for BB flat Mirafone 186?

What size rotor would you use for a 5th valve add on and does anyone have one??? I’m receiving a used 186 this week, and if it plays like I hope it will, I would like to add a 5th on it in the near future. The horn is an early 70’s late 60’s…….
by Kctuba
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Sold
Replies: 3
Views: 498

Re: YEB 321 S E flat tuba 4V non-comp $2000

Bump for new price since the other horn sold!!
by Kctuba
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Sold
Replies: 3
Views: 498

Re: YEB 321 S E flat tuba 4V non-comp $2500

Thanks for the quick notice!!! Yes, this is the YEB…
by Kctuba
Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: Sold
Replies: 3
Views: 498

Sold

Good condition horn with the original case and MP. This is typical playing 321, and has normal small dings and scratches for a horn that is 20+ years old. I really enjoy this horn, but my 188 will be my forever horn from now on. Will consider shipping in the lower 48. https://drive.google.com/drive ...
by Kctuba
Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: SOLD……ZO Thunderbird Pending Pick up…..
Replies: 0
Views: 321

SOLD……ZO Thunderbird Pending Pick up…..

Great condition horn, wonderful intonation (at least me with a Schilke HII does). Purchased to cover some of the big works for my last year with the orchestra, retiring after the 18th of March. Comes with a Messina bag. I am willing to drive as far as Chicago or Dallas (8 hours) from KC for anyone ...
by Kctuba
Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Question on instrument sales - Scams?
Replies: 10
Views: 612

Question on instrument sales - Scams?

I have sold countless horns over the past three or four decades. I’ve purchased just as many. Although lately, I have one thing that has me kind of concerned. I put two instruments for sale on marketplace and I’m going to put them on here fairly soon. Within 24 hours on Marketplace I have a bout 10 o ...
by Kctuba
Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Mouthpiece suggestions?
Replies: 4
Views: 383

Mouthpiece suggestions?

I have been playing on a Schilke HII for many years now. I have now been playing on a Mack Thunderbird for a couple months, and really dig the horn. I just have a feeling I need to experiment with mouthpieces a bit to see if I can dial the horn in a bit further. I know MP’s are different for e ...
by Kctuba
Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Those in need….
Replies: 2
Views: 299

Those in need….

Quick story for anyone interested. Never underestimate the friendship of the small world that is tuba players. I found a great deal on an instrument that was 1000+ miles away.. the bad news, it was local pick up only. It stayed online for sale for at least a month. Then it went down in price, and I ...
by Kctuba
Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:55 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Dry mouth
Replies: 5
Views: 404

Dry mouth

Ok peoples…. Ever since I entered the age of medications every day, I have experienced dry mouth in certain playing situations. Some of you out there I’m sure deal with this as a performer. What are good ways to fight this very annoying addition to growing older???