Great work. I love seeing something old being brought back to life. I hope you are able to make music with it for many years when it is done.

Perhaps it's that tuba players are so used to playing instruments that have taken damage and been repaired that we are less sensitive to these types of things. Nearly every single one of us was handed a horn in middle school that looks like it was made previous to and survived combat in World War II.

I am looking to buy or trade for an affordable front action euphonium in playable condition from a reputable brand. Asian brands are fine as long as they are good established brands of known origin and quality. Piston or rotary valves are fine. 4 valves are preferred, but I will consider 3 valve ...